Conformity in youth culture is shaped by a few key psychological ideas:
Peer Pressure: About 75% of teenagers say they feel pushed by their friends to go along with behaviors, like using substances or choosing certain styles of clothing.
Group Size: Research shows that the size of a group matters. People are 50% more likely to go along with what others do when they are in a group of 3 to 5.
Social Identity: When teens see themselves as part of a group (which we call "in-groups") and as different from other groups ("out-groups"), it can make them 60% more likely to follow the group’s rules.
These ideas show how much social influence can affect how young people behave.
Conformity in youth culture is shaped by a few key psychological ideas:
Peer Pressure: About 75% of teenagers say they feel pushed by their friends to go along with behaviors, like using substances or choosing certain styles of clothing.
Group Size: Research shows that the size of a group matters. People are 50% more likely to go along with what others do when they are in a group of 3 to 5.
Social Identity: When teens see themselves as part of a group (which we call "in-groups") and as different from other groups ("out-groups"), it can make them 60% more likely to follow the group’s rules.
These ideas show how much social influence can affect how young people behave.