Term ID: T4303

Peer Pressure

/peer-pressure/
Social influence from age-matched individuals that can promote conformity to group norms and behaviors.
Example: Teenagers engaging in risky behaviors like substance use or academic cheating to gain acceptance from friend groups.

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Reference: Brown et al. (1986)