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- 4. There are many types of young people: Which type are you? Do you feel popular? Do you feel average? Do you feel neglected? Do you feel rejected? Do you feel like there is always a some conflict involving you going on? Types of young people
- 9. How do your peers influence you to engage in risky behaviors or stop you from doing so ? Positive Influences: Peers can provide the six functions of friendship. These are companionship, physical support, stimulation, ego support, social comparison, and intimacy/affection. This type of support is so important from your peer group. Negative Influences: Negative peers take can take you down the road to high-risk behaviors. They can learn to participate in negative behaviors, turn you against your parents and introduce you behavior that is negative. Learning The Role of Peer Influence: Positive and Negative
- 11. Parents, teachers and administrators or here to help!! Look for them and find people you can talk to!! They are here for you and you can be all you want to be! Thanks for listening!!
- 12. References Gardner, M., & Steinberg, L. (1993). Peer influence on risk-taking, risk preference, and risky decision making in adolescence and childhood: An experimental study. Developmental Psychology, 41(4), 625-635. Guzman, M.R., Bosch, K.R. (2007). High-risk behaviors among youth. Retrieved May 13, 2011 from http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publication/d=786 Santrock, J.W. (2009). A topical approach to life-span development (custom ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. Thorlindsson, T., & Bernburg, J.G. (2006). Peer groups and substance use: Examining the direct and interactive effect of leisure activity. Adolescence, 41(162), 321-339. Wood, M.D., Read, J.P., Mitchell, R.E., & Brand, N.H. (2004). Do parents still matter? Parent and peer influences on alcohol involvement among recent high school graduates. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 18(1), 19-30.
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- Jumping off a cliff without a a parachute is a power point presentation designed to reach the hearts and minds of adolescents. In this power point, we will address the types of risk taking behaviors which they can be involved in, the kind of behaviors they should avoid, the effects of peers on positive and/or negative behavior and strategies for effectively working with your peers to confront, challenge and lessen the pressure.
- High risk behavior is driven by adolescent connection to peer groups (Wood, Mitchell, Read & Brand, 2004). These peer grouping can be positive places for connection and affirmation. They help young people to find information, make connections and explore their paths outside of family connections (Santrock, 2009). These peer groups could also teach young about fairness, equity, interest exploration and different vistas( Santrock, 2009).
- Peer groups can be negative places for you (Santrock, 2009). You must be clear about your affiliations and find peer groups that are reflective of positive values. Negative peer groups may lead to rejection or neglect (Santrock, 2009). They have an influence on behavior and can encourage adolescents to participate in behavior that encourages delinquency or undermines the authority of parents (Santrock, 2009).
- There are many types of young people. Popular children have a repertoire of social and communication skills that are a key factor in their popularity (Santrock,2009). They use these skills well. Average young people have positive and negative reactions from their peers (Santrock, 2009). Young people who are neglected do not connect with their peers and tend to be shy (Santrock, 2009). Neglected children are often dealing with more profound adjustment issues. These children were less participatory in in class. Rejected children may need some forms of adjustment and training in how to connect with their peers (Santrock, 2009).
- Each type is a reflection of many factors in a young person. The 21 st century has made youth culture a heavily media driven and entertainment based phenomenon (Thorlindsson & Gunner-Bernberg, 2006).The unreal expectations sometimes make it difficult for young people to feel a part of the popular group. They connect with negative groups and this sometimes leads to negative and high risk behaviors (Thorlindsson , 2006).
- Human development and connections to peers begins around age three (Santrock, 2009). This connection allows young people the opportunity to learn how to negotiate and interact with their peers. When this critical developmental component is missing, a young person may have poor developmental skills making them shy and withdrawn. They may also have other issues in the family and community that they are contending with (Santrock, 2009). These young people become vulnerable to bullying.
- Risk–taking behaviors can change the lives of young people. Adolescence is a transformative time for most human beings by itself( Santrock, 2009). When risk-taking behavior is added to the process of development, it can slow down and damage the developmental process.
- There are many risk taking behaviors. These behaviors can change the life of an adolescent and may be irreparable (Guzman & Bosch, 2007). When teenagers begin engaging in these behaviors they change their developmental pathways (Gardner & Steinberg, 2005).
- Adolescents should always look for positive peers who can help them them to move in the right direction. These peers can provide divergent positive perspectives and guidance from a youthful point of view (Santrock, 2009).
- Peers can be a positive influence or a negative one. Parents can be a big help, especially when a child is being pulled into negative activity( Wood, Mitchell, Read & Brand, 2004). Parents, teachers, administrators must be aware of what is happening with the young people in their charge at all times. It is critical to be patient, kind and open so that young people feel comfortable.