The Extent of Peer Pressure on the Choice and Action of the Adolescent Children of Solo Parents

Abstract

This research study aimed to gauge the extent of peer pressure on the choice and action of the Grade 6 Children of Solo Parents of St. Mary's College, Quezon City SY 2014-2015. Fifty-one (51) Grade 6 Children of Solo Parentsages 11-13 years old were the respondents for this study. The instruments used to collect the data was the Peer Pressure Inventory (B. Brown &D.Clasen, 1985) and Student Descriptive Questionnaire. Based on the conclusions and recommendations, School Involvement, Peer Involvement and Family Involvement are likely to have a positive influence or effect on peer pressure, which may instill a positive behaviour and self-expression in their studies, with their peers and with their family. On the other hand, Misconduct, may yield a negative outlook amongst the respondents. This may lead them to inappropriate behaviours in or off campus. With this, the researchers should create a program for peer groups that will encompass the "negative" effect of peer pressure on pupil's behaviour inside and outside the school.