Types of Peer Pressure
Someone directly tells you to do something
Direct peer pressure
Most basic refusal skill is clearly saying this one word
No
Comparing yourself to filtered images online can affect this part of mental health
Self esteem
Your personal beliefs about what is right and wrong are called this
Values
You feel influenced without anyone saying anything
Indirect peer pressure
This refusal skill involves suggesting a different activity
Feeling pressured to respond immediately to messages is sometimes called this type of pressure
Social pressure or digital pressure
Thinking about possible outcomes before acting is part of this skill
Seeing everyone at a party vaping and feeling like you should too
Indirect peer pressure
Repeating your refusal calmly and consistently is called this strategy
Broken record strategy
Forwarding hurtful messages or posts contributes to this behavior
Cyberbullying
Choosing friends who respect your boundaries shows this healthy relationship skill
When someone says "If you were really my friend, you would..."
Direct peer pressure
Walking away from a situation is an example of this type of response
Exit strategy
The fear of missing out is commonly known by this acronym
Doing something because it aligns with your goals instead of peer approval shows this trait
Self confidence (or integrity)
Peer influence that encourages positive choices like studying or joining a sport
Positive peer pressure
This communication style is confident, respectful, and clear
Assertive communication
Posting risky challenges online for likes is an example of seeking this
The ability to resist pressure and stay true to your values is called this
Resilience