A Psychological perspective of Parent and Peer Influence during Adolescence: A Critical Review of the Existing Literature

OJO, Funmilayo Yemi (2021) A Psychological perspective of Parent and Peer Influence during Adolescence: A Critical Review of the Existing Literature. International Journal of Education and Research, 9 (5). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2411-5681

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Abstract

Peer pressure, a common nightmare faced by many parents, is a problem where the question of parents’ ability (or inability) to influence their children’s choices and decisions directly clash with the influence of peers. Peer pressure is often used to transmit group norms and foster loyalty to the group However, researchers predominantly focused on negative aspects of peer influence during adolescence. This paper discusses positive and negative influences of parents and peer groups on how adolescents adjust in different setting. Theories in relation to parenting that emphasized individual inherited tendencies and the interplay of behaviour and the environment which will determine individual development during adolescence is considered. The researcher concluded that positive parenting and prevention of negative peer pressure leads to a decreased antisocial behaviour among adolescents. It is recommended that parents should play a mediation role and interact effectively with adolescents at home to prevent negative peer group influence.

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