I NTR O D U CTI O N

Myself Anjali Agarwal from class IX-D, presenting a ppt on Peer Pressure. First of all, I would
like to thank Mr. Bhavam Bhandari for giving me this opportunity and for their guidance and
support. This ppt include the introduction, effects, factors and tips regarding peer pressure.

I hope this ppt would make you aware of the negative and positive effects of peer pressure.
 What is Peer Pressure?
◦ Peer pressure is the influence you feel from a person or group of people to
do something you might not otherwise consider doing.
◦ Peer pressure is influence that a peer group, observers or individual exerts
that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to
conform the group norms.
 Who is Peer ?
Peer word came from a Latin word 'par' meaning EQUAL. In other words,
The one that is of equal another.
 Effects of Peer Pressure
Negative Effects Positive Effects

1. Selfishness.
2. Don’t respect others.
3. Being Materialistic.
4. Distances from friends and
family.
1. Exposure.
2. Self introspection.
3. Socializing.
4. New experiences.
 Factors of Peer Pressure
• Drugs- Peer pressure is widely recognized as a major contributor to the
initiation of drug use, particularly in adolescence.
• Smoking- Substance use is likely not attributed to peer pressure alone.
• Drinking- Though the impact of peer influence in adolescence has been
well established, it was unclear at what age this effect begins to diminish.
 Tips to resist Peer Pressure
Stand Straight.
Make eye contact.
Say how you feel, Don’t bottle up your thoughts.
Don’t make excuses.
Believe in yourselves.
Think it through before you react.
~Thank You~