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They feel the need to fit in and be cool. If they don't, they could be thought of as an outcast or a loser. My thoughts: being cool doesn't matter in life and it doesn't matter what people think. People should live their lives the way they feel that they should.

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Who is affected by peer peer pressure?

Peer pressure can affect anyone, but it is most commonly associated with teenagers and younger individuals who are influenced by their peers to conform to certain behaviors or standards. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to peer pressure as they navigate the desire to fit in and be accepted by their social group.


What are some questions about peer pressure?

How does peer pressure influence decision-making among teenagers? What strategies can be used to resist negative peer pressure? How does social media impact peer pressure among young people?


What ages are influenced by peer pressure?

Peer pressure can influence individuals of all ages, but it tends to be most pronounced during adolescence, from around 12 to 18 years old. During this time, young people are more likely to seek approval from their peers and may be more susceptible to engaging in risky behavior to fit in.


Why do people think positive peer pressure is bad?

Well, honestly you'd have to ask those "people"!! But I would assume that some people probably think that all kinds of peer pressure are bad because they encourage someone to follow a crowd and be influenced by their friends rather than doing what they think is right. This would be why some people think there are no good forms of peer pressure


What is the percent of people affected by peer pressure?

It is difficult to give an exact percentage as the influence of peer pressure can vary greatly depending on the individual and the situation. However, research suggests that a large majority of people have experienced peer pressure in some form during their lifetime.

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Which of these people is most likely to be influenced by peer pressure Diandra who is very sociable because people have to conform to peer pressure to be sociable Gia who wears only clothes that are i?

Which of these people is most likely to be influenced by peer pressure?Diandra, who is very sociable, because people have to conform to peer pressure to be sociableGia, who wears only clothes that are in the latest style, even though she doesn't personally like themAngelo, whose parents are very involved in his life, because he has rarely made decisions on his own


What are the statistics for clothing peer pressure?

The statistics for clothing as a result of peer pressure are alarming especially for teens. Over 65 percent of clothing trends are influenced by peer pressure.


Who is affected by peer peer pressure?

Peer pressure can affect anyone, but it is most commonly associated with teenagers and younger individuals who are influenced by their peers to conform to certain behaviors or standards. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to peer pressure as they navigate the desire to fit in and be accepted by their social group.


Peer pressure only effects young people?

This is definitely not true. While peer pressure is most evident in, for example, high school, I'm sure peer pressure affects adults as well. It's not so much age as much as it is your actual peers, who you choose to spend your time with. Although the perception is that young people are more easily influenced, I know many adults who succumb to peer pressure - gambling, drugs, smoking, skipping out on important events - as well.


How is peer pressure?

When you get influenced by your peers (friends) to do something not good for you


What are some of the typical forms of peer pressure?

Drug peer pressure, peer pressure related with alcohol, sexual peer pressure, and even peer pressure to break the law, are some of the most typical ones.


How is peer pressure caused?

When you get influenced by your peers (friends) to do something not good for you


Does peer pressure happen at school?

Yes, peer pressure is everywhere there are people


Why does young people drink?

Most teens succumb to peer pressure by their friends.


What does STOP stand for in negative peer pressure?

Stop isn't an acronym in peer pressure, but it is another word for no, which is what is suggested to say when being influenced to do something you don't want to do - Which, in case you didn't know, is the definition for peer pressure.


What are the effects of peer pressure?

Peer pressure is the result of performing an act or making a choice about something which was not by your own judgement. One of the most common results of peer pressure is smoking. A lot of people give into 'peer pressure' in order to maintain a social status, or look good or keep friends.


Why do people use negative peer pressure on others?

People use negative peer pressure because most time they sense that the victim is weak. And it is a way of showing authority especially in a group.