peer pressure

[ peer presh-er ]

noun

1. social pressure by members of one's peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform in order to be accepted.

peer pressure

1. The social influence a peer group exerts on its individual members, as each member attempts to conform to the expectations of the group. ( See conformity .)

Example Sentences

She also said young people had to be aware of the dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs and how to deal with peer pressure.

From BBC

Last year, parents from eight primary schools in County Wicklow, Ireland, agreed not to give their children smartphones before they went to secondary school to relieve the peer pressure from other children already having access.

From BBC

Chief Constable Stephens, who is chair of the National Police Chief’s Council, said he also believed community peer pressure had become an important factor.

From BBC

Her parents had figured at some point she might resist their ban because of peer pressure or fear of missing out.

From Seattle Times

Her grisly death drew attention to bullying and peer pressure, particularly among girls, and was deemed a national tragedy in Canada.

From Los Angeles Times