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Peer pressure.(Behavioral Health Advisor 2007)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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What is peer pressure?
Peer pressure is feeling pushed to be like other people. It plays a big role in determining who you are and how you dress and talk and act. The need to fit in and be respected by others can change the way people normally behave. Peer pressure can be hard to resist. Sometimes, people in groups act differently and do things they'd never do on their own.
Peer pressure is typically associated with negative behaviors. However, peer pressure can also have a positive influence on someone. For example, your child may want to join a sports group, a school club, or try to get better grades because one of his or her friends might be doing ...