· Being a member of a peer group is the main goal of most adolescents during adolescence. The feeling of belonging and social acceptance is very strong at this stage of development. Therefore, peer influence plays an important role in shaping adolescents' experiences and interests. When adolescents are searching for their identity and the concepts by which they wish to define themselves, social influences and interaction with peers play an important role in this process. These two factors can help the adolescent become what he wants to be or what he fears to be. · Social influence and pressure can lead to behaviors such as substance abuse, risk taking and sexual promiscuity. Such behaviors can be detrimental to the adolescent's health. On the contrary, there is also positive peer pressure, conducive to adolescent development. For example, a teenager may influence other teenagers to become involved in community service activities, help others, or join a school sports or academic team. · It is interesting to note that several factors contribute to this phenomenon: o Fear of isolation o Inadequacy o Shame and ridicule o Instinctive need to bond · When integration and popularity are considered on a universal scale, taking into account multiple ethnicities and male and female gender types, shame and ridicule and their effects play an equal role in adolescents' lives. No teenager wants to face the harmful effects of these factors. Thus, avoiding such injuries at all costs becomes the main motive. · To clarify the question of why peer pressure works so well among teenagers, let's lay out the points: o Teenagers are trying to find their place in their school or group. o Acceptance satisfies a need. belongo Life becomes easier when we act like others. Teenagers really care about what their peers and friends think. However, peer pressure has both positive and negative connotations. Peer pressure can create both good and bad habits. Additionally, peer pressure can help provide the reinforcement needed to avoid risks to your health. · There are ways to avoid the negative effects of peer pressure and uncomfortable situations. · When your own values ​​are compromised, you may be pressured to do what others are doing. . However, you can fight peer pressure and maintain your self-esteem. You can: · Make decisions about your life · Say no to the demands of others · Respond to people who criticize or put you down · Be different from others · Groups that leave others out and force members to conform are not helpful It's up to no one to feel good about themselves or.