Peer Influence

The effect or sway that a PEER GROUP exerts on the beliefs, value systems and behavior of each member of a group. The social expectations for individuals to conform to peer group influence is known as peer pressure.

Year introduced: 2016

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Tree Number(s): F01.829.316.223.750, F01.829.316.483.750

MeSH Unique ID: D000067074

Entry Terms:

• Influence, Peer
• Peer Pressure
• Pressure, Peer

Previous Indexing:

• Peer Group (1968-2015)

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Psychology, Social
Group Processes
Group Dynamics
Peer Influence

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Psychology, Social
Group Processes
Peer Group
Peer Influence