Does peer pressure affect adults?

How Does Peer Pressure Generally Affect Adults? No matter who you are, everyone wants to feel that they belong. This means that people are influenced by family, friends, coworkers, other members in organizations to which they belong (such as a church or step-group), social media contacts and other forms of media. read more

Yes - absolutely - the entire media and advertising industry operates on peer pressure. Advertising is all about giving you the impression that someone else out there has this thing and you MUST have it to to be as good as them! read more

"Pressure from peers might cause us to feel like we have to keep up with the 'Jones,' pressured into a lifestyle that isn't authentically ours, or leading us to strive for 'success' that is someone else's definition," says Mirgain. read more

This lesson looks at whether adult peer pressure is real and, if it is, how it occurs. A definition of peer pressure is given, examples of types that adults may face are provided and means of fighting peer pressure are explained. read more

Peer pressure can be difficult for young adults to deal with, and learning ways to say “no” or avoid pressure-filled situations can become overwhelming. Resisting peer pressure is not just about saying “no,” but how the brain functions. read more