Peer pressure among Grade 11 learners can lead to risky behaviors despite awareness of the risks involved.
Peer pressure can have a significant impact on Grade 11 learners as they are more vulnerable to the influence of their peers, often engaging in risky behaviors to fit in or assert their independence.
Adolescents may give in to peer pressure even when aware of the risks involved, such as underage drinking, drug use, and delinquency, due to the desire to maintain friendships and avoid social exclusion.
Resisting peer pressure can create a conflict for teenagers, leading to a double approach-avoidance situation where they weigh the consequences of complying with peers against the potential risks.