The Effect of Peer Pressure on Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Aggressive behavior is a common problem that often occurs in teenagers, both verbally and physically. Aggressive behavior in adolescents is influenced by several peer variables, one of which is peer pressure. This systematic literature review aims to analyze 13 international journals regarding the influence of peer pressure on aggressive behavior in adolescents. Literature research was carried out by searching for publications written in English regarding selected investigation topics using four databases, namely Scopus, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Only studies that focused on peer pressure and aggressive behavior in adolescents were included in the analysis. The results of this systematic literature review found that peer pressure has a significant influence on aggressive behavior in adolescents. Adolescents who experience peer pressure tend to be more susceptible to engaging in aggressive behavior compared to adolescents who do not experience such pressure. These findings provide important implications for the development of appropriate intervention and prevention strategies, both at the individual level and in the adolescent social environment.