Title: Assess the influence of peers and friends on the individual.
Course: Individual Development (19260-36) > Section: Analyzing Relationship Development

Assessment should include the way peers and friends can subtly or overtly influence

- decisions
- goals
- risk behaviors
- relationships (e.g., family, friendships, romantic relationships)
- values
- mood
- health
- ethics.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How can personal actions and decisions affect others?
- What are the differences among peer pressure, peer support, and bullying?
- How does social media increase the positive influence of peers? Negative influence?

Communication

- What are examples of constructive and destructive peer communication?
- How do you communicate differently with peers in public and in private?
- How does social media affect the way in which you communicate with your peers?
- What resources are available to help with unhealthy relationships?

Leadership

- What strategies can you use to build and maintain healthy relationships with peers?
- What might happen if you don't deal with an unhealthy peer relationship?

Management

- What factors might contribute to peer pressure and bullying?
- What resources are available to address peer pressure and bullying?
- What ethical standards or values guide your relationships?