The Correlation Between Peer Pressure and Mental Well-Being Among Senior High School Students

Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2022, Vol 2, Issue 3

Abstract

This study is conducted to determine the correlation between peer pressure and the mental well-being of senior high school students. The primary goal of this research is to establish the correlation between the components of peer pressure and the respondents' mental well-being. A descriptive-correlational method was utilized with a total number of two hundred twenty-six (226) senior high school students participated in this study. Thus, the data were gathered through Perceived Peer Pressure Scale Questionnaire (PPPS) and Well-being Questionnaire. Based on the statistical analysis, there is a significant correlation between peer pressure and mental well-being of the students (r=.363). The study's conclusions were evaluated and discussed, and recommendations for additional research were made.

Authors and Affiliations

Jelena May Cruz, Ayana Patrice Dela Torre, Oceana Lareina Shane Castaños, Jhoselle Tus

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  • EP ID EP727984
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6569859
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Jelena May Cruz, Ayana Patrice Dela Torre, Oceana Lareina Shane Castaños, Jhoselle Tus (2022). The Correlation Between Peer Pressure and Mental Well-Being Among Senior High School Students. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-727984