Peer pressure is the influence that friends or peers can have on an individual to encourage certain behaviors, attitudes, or choices. This can be positive, like motivating someone to study harder or join a sports team, but it often has a negative side. For example, a person might feel pressured to try drugs or skip school just to fit in with their friends. Young people are particularly vulnerable to peer pressure because they want to be accepted and liked. It can lead to making decisions that go against their values or better judgment. Learning to recognize and resist negative peer pressure is an important skill for maintaining personal integrity and making healthy choices.