By definition, peer pressure is a social influence exerted by others on an individual (Tanima 2011). The positive thing about peer pressure is that, one learns to use it to better themselves take it as an opportunity for self development and growth. Peer pressure makes a student analyse themselves and their ways of life which in the end can turn out to be a vital role to shaping themselves as well as their personalities. ( Is Peer Pressure Harmful or Beneficial-Too.stepbeta). Pressure sometimes pushes an individual to heights which they never knew they could achieve, leading to development of competitive, proactive and winning behaviours. With all this said, one can learn to turn peer pressure into something positive, ultimately leading to a positive effect in their studies and work.
