Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making

VIKRAM KUMAR

Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making

January 2025

Vol-11, Issue-1

Paper ID: 25668

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

Psychology

Keywords

Social media peer pressure decision-making youth behavior digital influence online communities mental health social comparison consumer choices identity formation

Abstract

Social media has transformed how individuals interact, particularly influencing peer pressure and decision-making processes. This study explores the relationship between social media usage and its impact on peer pressure and decision-making among individuals, focusing on youth. Using surveys and secondary data, this paper identifies how online platforms create both opportunities and challenges. Findings reveal that social media intensifies peer pressure by fostering constant comparisons, influencing choices related to lifestyle, consumption, and self-presentation. However, it also offers positive opportunities for support networks and informed decisions. This paper concludes with recommendations for promoting healthier online habits.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	VIKRAM KUMAR	Radha Govind University, Ramgarh

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KUMAR, VIKRAM (2025). Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(1), 407-410.

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KUMAR, VIKRAM. "Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 1, 2025, pp. 407-410.

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VIKRAM KUMAR, "Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 407-410, 2025.

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KUMAR VIKRAM. Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(1):407-410.

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KUMAR, VIKRAM (2025) 'Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(1), pp. 407-410.

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KUMAR, VIKRAM. "Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 1 (2025): 407-410.

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KUMAR, VIKRAM. "Social Media's Impact on Peer Pressure and Decision-Making." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 1 (2025): 407-410.