Research shows it is more common for adolescents to feel pressure NOT to participate in risky behavior than to participate in it.

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According to research, a majority of adolescents feel pressure from peers and parents to avoid risky behavior such as substance use, sexual activity, and delinquency. This pressure to conform to norms of health and safety is known as “protective behavior socialization” and is more prevalent than peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors.

Research Shows It Is More Common for Adolescents to Feel