Theories of influence have been developed in the psychosocial field for many years, but little research has approached this notion from the angle of digital social networks. And yet, adolescents speak of “influencers”, those personalities on social media who push an idea and a way of being, but also the influence of the virtual community. This article offers a reflection on influence issues within social media for adolescents.

Adolescence, 2022, 40, 2, 403-416.