peer pressure
Peer pressure refers to the influence and persuasion exerted by one's peers or social circle to conform to certain behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes, often resulting in individuals making choices they may not necessarily agree with or feel comfortable doing.
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- ad populum
- adolescence
- bandwagon effect
- bullying
- concorde effect
- conformity
- decision-making
- group dynamics
- herd behavior
- identity formation
- influence of friends
- peer influence
- personal values
- risk-taking behaviors
- self-consciousness
- self-esteem
- social acceptance
- social approval
- social comparison
- social influence
- social norms
- social rejection
- socialization
- socialization of members
- teenagers
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