Peer Pressure: It's More Subtle Than You Think.

Burns, Andrew; Darling, Nancy

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ERIC Number: EJ650426

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Peer Pressure: It's More Subtle Than You Think.

Burns, Andrew; Darling, Nancy

Principal, v82 n1 p67-69 Sep-Oct 2002

Describes the effect of peer influence, a more subtle form of peer pressure, on adolescent behavior. Suggests three ways principals can intervene to make peer influence a positive force in the school: Provide positive information, involve all students, and group students differently. (PKP)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adolescent Behavior, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Peer Influence, Principals

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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