peer pressure
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a strong feeling to seek approval from people of one's age by doing what they do or by behaving like them
- Adolescents are particularly susceptible to peer pressure as they navigate social dynamics and seek acceptance among their peers.
- Resisting peer pressure requires strong self-confidence, assertiveness, and the ability to make independent choices.
- Peer pressure can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the nature of the influence exerted by one's peers.
- Parents and educators play a crucial role in teaching young people how to recognize and respond to peer pressure in healthy and constructive ways.