Impact of Peer Pressure among College Goers on Their Decision-Making and Mental Health in NCR
Abstract
A study was done to see how peer pressure impacts college students in this area. The study used a method where it collected numbers and facts and asked college students in the NCR to fill out the questionnaires.The results show that what students decide to do in school how they live their lives what activities they do and how much risk they take are all greatly impacted by their friends. Some students feel pressured to fit in with their friends. They said they felt stressed, anxious, not good about themselves uncomfortable and had feelings because of their friends. However the study also shows that when friends encourage habits and smart choices it can help students do better in school feel supported and be motivated. Peer pressure can actually be good when it promotes things. The study found that positive peer impact can improve achievements, emotional support and motivation among college students. Young adults, those in college can greatly benefit from positive peer pressure. College students, in the NCR are greatly influenced by their peers.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Student Stress and Coping
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Higher Education Research Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN