As we all know, peers/friends are probably the most important thing in a teen’s life. This can be a particular conundrum depending on who the friends are, of course. We know that along with attitudes, values, and beliefs, negative peer associations are a very strong risk factor for anti-social behavior. We also know peers have… Continue reading Peer Associations / Approval, Acceptance, Choice
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Peer Pressure
“Whoever I decide to be depends on who I am with.” Pet Shop Boys “Peer pressure” is defined as the ability of adolescents to impact the behaviors, feelings, and thoughts of one another. This happens because of the intense need for a feeling of belonging and acceptance adolescents have and their willingness to conform to… Continue reading Peer Pressure