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David and Julie are excited but nervous about their invitation to a party hosted by "the cool kids." Sharing his thought process with viewers, David describes an elevated heart rate and feelings of being a social outcast, laughed at because he and Julie don't drink. David allows a subtle form of peer pressure to take control, with tragic results. In this dramatization the potential consequences of choosing to drive while intoxicated are played out....

Criminologists often allude to 'peer influence' in explanations of crime and delinquency, but the meaning of that concept rarely receives careful attention. Companions in Crime organizes the extensive literature on peer influence and group delinquency into a coherent form for the first time. Chapters focus on the role of peers over the life course, the group nature of delinquent behavior, and the applicability of peer influence for explaining the...

This program is designed to help teens feel comfortable discussing issues surrounding the topic of peer pressure. Subjects covered include the positive effects of peer pressure; the negative effects of peer pressure; how to avoid negative peer pressure; where most peer pressure situations occur; and where to turn for help. After completing the program, students will have a better understanding of peer pressure and its effects. Correlates to all applicable...

Last year's Spring Fling at Jefferson High School was a total disaster-and this year's student committee doesn't want it to happen again! But can the group put aside the past and work together constructively to create a successful dance? This video uses scenario analysis to model four key conflict resolution strategies: taking the person out of the problem; focusing on issues, not egos; being objective; and creating win-win solutions. Show your students...

Many teens suffer emotional abuse from their peers, family and other trusted adults. Emotional abuse can be difficult to define as there may not be physical signs, however it is clear that this form of destructive behavior is based on power and control. Emotional abuse can affect a students self-esteem and greatly impair psychological development and social interaction. It can manifest itself in social withdrawal, severe anxiety, fearfulness, depression,...

"The book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how peer influence operates, its role in adolescent development and socialization, and implications for intervention and prevention. Presenting compelling theoretical and empirical advances -- and identifying important directions for future research -- this authoritative book belongs on the shelves of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in developmental, clinical, and social psychology;...

A recent survey by the U.S. Department of Justice states that one out of every four kids is bullied in some way - and that estimate, according to other reports, is too conservative. Why is bullying so widespread? What are the various forms it can take? How should a bullying victim react to intimidation and physical aggression, or - ideally - avoid becoming a victim in the first place? This video addresses those questions as it looks at the root causes...

Research shows that the transition from elementary to middle school can be a high-risk time for youth. At this time, young people often face social challenges, such as learning to get along with a wider group of peers. This video addresses the stage of early adolescence, when children are likely to encounter drug use for the first time. Part of the series Moving On.

"In 1988, Walter S. DeKeseredy announced Male Peer Support (MPS) Theory, which popularized the notion that certain all-male peer groups encourage, justify, and support the abuse of women. In 1993, DeKeseredy and Martin D. Schwartz modified and expanded MPS Theory. Today, after twenty-five years of research, numerous studies from a diverse range of fields and practitioners support the original claim, providing a powerful explanation for the mechanism...