Peer Pressure and Psychological Well being among Adolescents A Correlational Stud

Adolescents are individuals who are in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood. It is marked by increased independence, self-discovery, and the formation of personal identity. In this stage, they establish deeper relationships with peers which can shape their beliefs, values, and attitudes. Peer groups play an important role in the life of adolescents as they influence their thinking, perception, behaviour. Thus the purpose of the current study was to find out the relationship between peer pressure and psychological wellbeing among adolescents. Data was collected through peer pressure scale and psychological well-being Questionnaire. A sample of 60 adolescents from Rohtak district was taken. Findings of the present study revealed that there is a significant negative relationship between peer pressure and psychological well-being among adolescents