RISK TAKING BEHAVIOR OF ADOLESCENTS: THE PREDICTING ROLE OF PEER PRESSURE AND SELF-CONTROL

Authors

  • Fatima Shahbaz Department of Clinical Psychology, the Superior University, Lahore Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Arooj Zahra Rizvi Department of Clinical Psychology, the Superior University, Lahore Pakistan Author
  • Yousaf Raza Clinical Psychologist, Punjab Institute of Mental Health, Lahore Author
  • Fiza Noor Department of Clinical Psychology, the Superior University, Lahore Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Risk-Taking Behavior, Peer Pressure, Self-Control, Adolescents , Risk-Taking Behavior, Peer Pressure

Abstract

The present study examined the relationships among peer pressure, self-control, and risk-taking behavior among adolescents, as well as the predictive role of peer pressure and self-control on risk-taking behavior. The sample consisted of 269 adolescents aged 13–19 years, recruited from public and private schools and colleges in the Faisalabad district. Data were collected using the Adolescent Risk-Taking Questionnaire (ARQ), the Peer Pressure Scale (PPS), and the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS). Results indicated a significant positive relationship between peer pressure and risk-taking behavior and a significant negative relationship between self-control and risk-taking behavior. Additionally, peer pressure was negatively correlated with self-control. Multiple regression analysis revealed that both peer pressure and risk-taking behavior were significant negative predictors of self-control. These findings highlight the critical role of social and personal factors in shaping adolescent risk-taking behaviors and suggest the importance of interventions aimed at enhancing self-control and managing peer influence.

 

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Published

2025-12-30

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 04 (2025): (JALT)

Section

PSYCHOLOGY