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

Education and peer pressure within the ranks can be a powerful force as well.

From Time

The peer pressure of doing so, she said, makes sending the photos seem commonplace.

From Washington Post

Some are doing better academically — free from social anxieties, peer pressures and distractions, and getting more sleep.

From Washington Post

She advocates “I got my vaccine” stickers to increase peer pressure.

From Washington Post

Trouble emerged wherever students mingled without protective distance and masks, and faced less peer pressure to curb unsafe behavior.

From Washington Post

In other words, peer pressure is a terrible thing--unless it serves her agenda.

From The Daily Beast

Where, then, are the anti-bullying policies that harness positive peer pressure?

From The Daily Beast

At the Moral Courage Project, we decided to research positive peer pressure.

From The Daily Beast

It's a lifestyle—utterly linked to Mormon theology, and enforced by a mix of peer pressure and personal conscience.

From The Daily Beast

The wealthiest Republican Party boosters will resent the assertion that peer pressure and ego motivate their giving.

From The Daily Beast