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Webinar on Peer Pressure and Teenagers

   14 May 2022

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In this webinar we aimed  to educate and aware people on Peer influence on Adolescent behavior, Peer pressure and Self Image issues faced by teens, Peer pressure affect on teen's social development and Main causes of peer pressure Peer influence is when you choose to do something you wouldn’t otherwise do, because you want to feel accepted and valued by your friends. It isn’t just or always about doing something against your will. You might hear the term ‘peer pressure’ used a lot. But peer influence is a better way to describe how teenagers’ behaviour is shaped by wanting to feel they belong to a group of friends or peers. Peer pressure and influence can be positive. For example, your child might be influenced to become more assertive, try new activities or get more involved with school. But it can be negative too. Some teenagers might choose to try things they normally wouldn’t be interested in, like smoking or behaving in antisocial ways.

Participants joining through Zoom were encouraged to share their thoughts and discuss their problems also for the benefit of others.

Esteemed Panelists:

1. Ms Kalyani Pethkar - Clinical Psychologist & Counselor

2. Ms Rajini Kadam - Psychologist & Counselor

3. Ms Sonali Saini - Counseling Psychologist