How does peer pressure affect a person?

Answer 1

it makes them feel like they have to commit to something they don't necessarily want to commit to, so it can result in:

-shame, because they gave into the peer pressure in the first place (which is not their fault but most people after giving into peer pressure kick themselves for it)

-it can often make them feel stranded, obviously depending on what they've been pressured into, but in many cases people that have been peer pressured into something feel that the thing they've been peer pressured into is weighing them down from doing anything else at all/doing anything effectively

-people who have been peer pressured into something are often terrified that they may lose friends over, either going against what they really think or feel, or because they feel guilty for what they were pressured into

overall peer pressure affects the way a person feels about themselves.

Answer2: There is strong pressures from one's age group to try and influence them how to act in life. There is peer pressure to use drugs, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, engage in bullying and sexual immorality and the list goes on and on. Peer pressure is in high school and all schools and age groups. Adults want to be accepted by their peers too. No one-young or old-it does not feel good to be rejected. No one likes to be made fun of for being different and not giving in to peer pressure. If we allow ourselves to just give in to pressure to fit in, we could drastically affect our own future. When we lack confidence, feeling unsure of ourselves, peer pressure can be very hard to resist, but it can be done. Peer pressure can cause some to become discouraged, sad, depressed and even suicidal. Each us us could do well to prepare ourselves and our children ahead of time for when peer pressure comes. At times, people might be tempted to conform to their peers' standards just to avoid their disapproval, but that would be a mistake. When you cave in to peer pressure, you become like a mindless robot because you allow other people to control you. Why let them have that kind of power?-Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold." (Romans 12:2, The New Testament in Modern English) Think about your identity. Ask yourself, 'What kind of person do I want to be?' Then think about the pressure you are facing and ask, 'What would that kind of person do in this situation?'-Bible principle: 2 Corinthians 13:5. Think beyond the present. If you are in school, in a few years-or even months-the very people you are trying to impress may not even be in your life.

How you feel about yourself has a huge impact on how you deal with peer pressure. If you have self-confidence, you don't care what others think about you-and peer pressure suddenly becomes unimportant."

Use positive pressure, make your close friends those who think like you. When peers/friends try to get you to use drugs, smoke and do stupid things, get new friends. For instance, if a schoolmate dares you to accept a cigarette from him, you could say, "No thanks" and then add, "I thought you were too smart to smoke!" Do you see how the pressure is returned? Rather than your having to explain why you do not smoke, your peer is compelled to think about why he does. What if you must face a situation head-on? Suppose a peer asks in disbelief, "Are you still a virgin?" In reply to the question about being a virgin, you might simply say, "Yes I am," or, "That's really a personal matter."

Answer 2

Peer pressure can influence a person to engage in behaviors they may not feel comfortable with or believe in to gain acceptance and approval from a group. It can lead to individuals making decisions that they wouldn't have made otherwise, potentially resulting in negative consequences. However, not all peer pressure is negative, as it can also push individuals to strive for personal growth or positive behavior changes.