Student: Maricon Saba
Advisor: Dr. Renae McNair
Adolescence is a time of development in which tolerance to addictive substances is lower and the risk of dependency increases. Experimenting with substances during adolescence can be the result of peer pressure. This study’s purpose is to determine the effect of peer influence on adolescent use of marijuana and alcohol. The participants of this study are adolescents ages (n=16-20) who will complete a survey questionnaire regarding substance use. In this research, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, the health theory of coping, and the ecological theory explain the correlation between peer pressure and substance use. The goal of this study is to gather informative data regarding the risks of addiction to substances and consequences.
Keywords: Peer pressure, Adolescent, Marijuana, Substance Use, Alcohol