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Structure of peer cultures and social changes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 July 2026

Akira Takada Open the ORCID record for Akira Takada [Opens in a new window]
Akira Takada*
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan takada.akira.2z@kyoto-u.ac.jp
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Abstract

Through the extensive literature review that examines the importance of children’s peer cultures, Lew-Levy and Amir’s paper not only succeeded in elaborating on the existing evolutionary theory of cultural learning but also contributed to the development of adjacent research domains. I would like the authors to further discuss the issues of age differences, transformation and resilience, and social justice.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 49 , 2026 , e250
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© The Author(s), 2026. Published by Cambridge University Press

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