What is Peer Pressure and How to Overcome It
                     What is Peer Pressure and How 
to Overcome It?
By –Talk Your Heart Out
Introduction
We’ve all heard of peer pressure, and in one 
way or another, been affected by it. Peer 
pressure is a common phenomenon that stems 
from our fundamental need as social creatures 
to be accepted by others around us. 
What is Peer Pressure?
Peer pressure refers to the influence from those in 
a person’s peer group. It occurs when one feels 
that they must do similar things as others in their 
peer group, in order to gain their acceptance. 
Is Peer Pressure Good or Bad?
What we are familiar with is the idea of peer 
pressure being a bad thing. When we hear the 
term, what comes to mind? Rebellious students 
skipping school? Underage drinking? Smoking? 
Bullying? Other negative examples may include 
sexting or having sex when you are not ready, 
gambling, criminal acts, and engaging in other risky 
behaviours
Some Common Signs of Negative 
Peer Pressure
When trying to determine if peer pressure is 
positive or negative, look at the possible 
outcomes. Does it lead to negative 
consequences such as worsened physical and 
mental health? Are there criminal acts 
involved? 
Feelings of not fitting in
We know that every individual is different. Yet, when 
we perceive that we are different from others, we 
sometimes feel that we are the misfit. There is 
pressure to conform. 
Comparing oneself to others
When a person compares themselves to others 
and wants what others have, that can be a sign 
of peer pressure. Examples include trying to 
look or dress a certain way and wanting to 
purchase only specific designer brands. 
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