"Two samples, consisting of a total of 1,027 6th–12th graders from separate communities, were given measures of peer conformity dispositions (willingness to accede to peer pressure), perceptions of peer pressure, and self-reported frequency of behavior concerning 2 major aspects of teenage life: peer involvement (degree of socializing with friends) and misconduct (drug/alcohol use, sexual intercourse, and minor delinquent behavior)".
The results of this quest indicate that "perceived peer pressure and conformity disposition accounted for more of the variance in self-reported misconduct than in self-reported peer involvement". In other words, the ammount of teens who participated in misconduct was greater than the ammount who participated in peer involvement. Also, teens admitted to peer pressures increasing their use of drugs/alcohol, participation in sexual intercourse, and overall adolescent behavior. The presence of peer pressure in a high school, relates to, as well as, increases the chance of teen conformity.
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