Lawrence Steinberg evaluated the impact of peer influences on academic achievement motivation. He found that

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Steinberg found that African-American and Latino peer groups in low-income areas tend to discourage academic achievement. This is likely due to factors such as negative peer norms and the belief that doing well in school is not valued or rewarded in their communities. It is important to note, however, that this is not always the case and there are many examples of successful academic peer groups in these communities.

Lawrence Steinberg Evaluated the Impact of Peer Influences on Academic