Adolescent girls who are lonely, depressed, worried, or angry are more likely than boys to express these concerns by:

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Adolescent girls are more likely to internalize their feelings and become withdrawn, whereas boys are more likely to externalize their problems and engage in rule-breaking and risk-taking behaviors. This difference may be due in part to societal expectations for girls to be more emotionally expressive and boys to be more stoic.

Adolescent Girls Who Are Lonely, Depressed, Worried, or Angry Are