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By: Mackenzie & Alyssa
Peer presure is the prosess in which a person is influenced to do things that they might not want want to do.
Peer pressure is not always direct, it works the same way as alcohol and drugs.
Peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs can contribute to substance use disorders.
Peer pressure causes people to do things they would not otherwise do with the hope of fitting in or being noticed. For some examples:
~Acting aggressively
~Bullying others
~Doing drugs
~Dressing a certain way
~Drinking alcohol
~Engaging in vandalism or other criminal activities
~Physically fighting
~Only socializing with a certain group
peer pressure can be either a positive or negative influence that one peer, or group of peers, has on another person. The following six terms are often used to describe the types of peer pressure a person may experience.
Direct peer pressure is when a person uses verbal or nonverbal cues to persuade someone to do something.
indirect peer pressure, no one is singling you out, but the environment you're in may influence you to do something.
Peer pressure is not usually used to describe socially desirable behaviors, such as exercising or studying, peer pressure can have positive effects in some cases.
To avoid peer pressure I have some exaples to help:
-If a Friend pressures you to smoke, ask them why they smoke, how long they have been smoking , if they mind having bad breath.
-Make eye contact, then say “No” forcefully, with authority. If your tone is more strict in your refusal, the less people will bug you to do it again
-Make sure that your repetitave, don’t hesitate to state your position over and over again.
-If you know there’s going to be alcohol or drugs at a party dont go
-Watch out for any subtle forms of pressure you may be exerting.
-Be aware that your moods can affect your sensibility.
-If you’ve decided that your friends don’t have your best interests at heart, search out new friends who share your values and interests (that arn't drugs).
Peer groups are usually groups friends who are about the same age. Peer pressure can begin in early childhood with children trying to get other kids to play the games they want but in the teenage reality its about pressuring people in to drugs. Peer pressure generally increases through childhood and reaches its intensity in the preteen and teen years. Middle and high school are the most common places that deal with peer pressure, often on a daily basis. It is how children and teens learn to get along with others of their own age group and eventually learn how to become independent. Depending on the group trying to apply the influence, peer pressure can be negative or positive.