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*1: [[influence]] from members of one's [[peer]] group: "His [[behavior]] was affected by drink and ''peer pressure''." | *1: [[influence]] from members of one's [[peer]] group: "His [[behavior]] was affected by drink and ''peer pressure''." | ||
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| − | '''Peer pressure''' is [[influence]] that a peer group, observers or individual exerts that [[encourages]] others to [[change]] their [[attitudes]], [[values]], or [[behaviors]] to conform the group norms. Social groups affected include membership groups, in which individuals are "formally" members (such as [ | + | '''Peer pressure''' is [[influence]] that a peer group, observers or individual exerts that [[encourages]] others to [[change]] their [[attitudes]], [[values]], or [[behaviors]] to conform the group norms. Social groups affected include membership groups, in which individuals are "formally" members (such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party political parties] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_union trade unions]), or social [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clique cliques] in which membership is not clearly defined. A person affected by ''peer pressure'' may or may not want to belong to these groups. They may also recognize dissociative groups with which they would not wish to [[associate]], and thus they behave adversely concerning that group's behaviors. |
[[Peers]] become an important [[influence]] on behavior during [[adolescence]], and peer pressure has been called a hallmark of adolescent experience. Peer [[conformity]] in young people is most pronounced with respect to style, taste, appearance, [[ideology]], and [[values]]. Peer pressure is commonly associated with [[episodes]] of adolescent risk taking (such as delinquency, drug abuse, [[sexual]] behaviors,[4] and reckless driving) because these activities commonly occur in the company of peers. [[Affiliation]] with friends who engage in [[risk]] [[behaviors]] has been shown to be a strong predictor of an adolescent's own behavior. Peer pressure can also have [[positive]] effects when [[youth]] are pressured by their peers toward positive behavior, such as volunteering for [[charity]] or excelling in academics. The importance of peers declines upon entering [[adulthood]]. | [[Peers]] become an important [[influence]] on behavior during [[adolescence]], and peer pressure has been called a hallmark of adolescent experience. Peer [[conformity]] in young people is most pronounced with respect to style, taste, appearance, [[ideology]], and [[values]]. Peer pressure is commonly associated with [[episodes]] of adolescent risk taking (such as delinquency, drug abuse, [[sexual]] behaviors,[4] and reckless driving) because these activities commonly occur in the company of peers. [[Affiliation]] with friends who engage in [[risk]] [[behaviors]] has been shown to be a strong predictor of an adolescent's own behavior. Peer pressure can also have [[positive]] effects when [[youth]] are pressured by their peers toward positive behavior, such as volunteering for [[charity]] or excelling in academics. The importance of peers declines upon entering [[adulthood]]. | ||
| − | While [[socially]] accepted kids often have the most [[opportunities]] and the most positive [[experiences]], [[research]] shows that being in the [[popular]] crowd may also be a risk factor for mild to moderate deviant behavior. Popular adolescents are the most [[socialized]] into their peer groups and thus are [[vulnerable]] to peer pressures, such as behaviors usually reserved for those of a greater [[maturity]] and understanding. Socially accepted kids are often accepted for the sheer fact that they [[conform]] well to the norms of teen culture, good and bad aspects included. Popular adolescents are more strongly associated with their peer groups' likes such as alcohol, tobacco and [[drugs]]. Some studies also show that many popular students also make lower grades than less socially accepted kids. This is possibly due to the fact that popular students may spend more time worrying about their [[social]] life rather than [[studying]]. Although there are a few risk factors correlated with popularity, deviant behavior is often only mild to moderate. Regardless, social [[acceptance]] provides more overall protective factors than risk factor.[ | + | While [[socially]] accepted kids often have the most [[opportunities]] and the most positive [[experiences]], [[research]] shows that being in the [[popular]] crowd may also be a risk factor for mild to moderate deviant behavior. Popular adolescents are the most [[socialized]] into their peer groups and thus are [[vulnerable]] to peer pressures, such as behaviors usually reserved for those of a greater [[maturity]] and understanding. Socially accepted kids are often accepted for the sheer fact that they [[conform]] well to the norms of teen culture, good and bad aspects included. Popular adolescents are more strongly associated with their peer groups' likes such as alcohol, tobacco and [[drugs]]. Some studies also show that many popular students also make lower grades than less socially accepted kids. This is possibly due to the fact that popular students may spend more time worrying about their [[social]] life rather than [[studying]]. Although there are a few risk factors correlated with popularity, deviant behavior is often only mild to moderate. Regardless, social [[acceptance]] provides more overall protective factors than risk factor.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_pressure] |
[[Category: Sociology]] | [[Category: Sociology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:07, 13 December 2020
Definition
- 1: influence from members of one's peer group: "His behavior was affected by drink and peer pressure."
Description
Peer pressure is influence that a peer group, observers or individual exerts that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform the group norms. Social groups affected include membership groups, in which individuals are "formally" members (such as political parties and trade unions), or social cliques in which membership is not clearly defined. A person affected by peer pressure may or may not want to belong to these groups. They may also recognize dissociative groups with which they would not wish to associate, and thus they behave adversely concerning that group's behaviors.
Peers become an important influence on behavior during adolescence, and peer pressure has been called a hallmark of adolescent experience. Peer conformity in young people is most pronounced with respect to style, taste, appearance, ideology, and values. Peer pressure is commonly associated with episodes of adolescent risk taking (such as delinquency, drug abuse, sexual behaviors,[4] and reckless driving) because these activities commonly occur in the company of peers. Affiliation with friends who engage in risk behaviors has been shown to be a strong predictor of an adolescent's own behavior. Peer pressure can also have positive effects when youth are pressured by their peers toward positive behavior, such as volunteering for charity or excelling in academics. The importance of peers declines upon entering adulthood.
While socially accepted kids often have the most opportunities and the most positive experiences, research shows that being in the popular crowd may also be a risk factor for mild to moderate deviant behavior. Popular adolescents are the most socialized into their peer groups and thus are vulnerable to peer pressures, such as behaviors usually reserved for those of a greater maturity and understanding. Socially accepted kids are often accepted for the sheer fact that they conform well to the norms of teen culture, good and bad aspects included. Popular adolescents are more strongly associated with their peer groups' likes such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Some studies also show that many popular students also make lower grades than less socially accepted kids. This is possibly due to the fact that popular students may spend more time worrying about their social life rather than studying. Although there are a few risk factors correlated with popularity, deviant behavior is often only mild to moderate. Regardless, social acceptance provides more overall protective factors than risk factor.[1]
