1. Family Conflicts
- Definition: Conflicts that arise within the family unit, including between parents and children, siblings, and spouses (Olson, D. H., & Gorall, D. M., 2014).
- Causes: Stressors such as financial difficulties, illness, and relationship problems; communication failures; different values and expectations (Kohn, R., & Slomkowski, C., 2012).
- Consequences: Emotional distress, relationship damage, physical health problems, and substance abuse (Grych, J. H., & Fincham, F. D., 2011).
2. Sexual Harassment
- Definition: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2022).
- Types: Quid pro quo (receiving or granting a job benefit or opportunity in exchange for sexual favors) and hostile work environment (creating an intimidating or offensive atmosphere through unwanted sexual conduct) (National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2022).
- Consequences: Psychological distress, decreased job performance, and physical health problems for victims; legal consequences for harassers (Hegewisch, A., & Athey, L. A., 2016).
3. Peer Pressure
- Definition: The influence exerted by peers to conform to their attitudes, values, and behaviors (Brown, B. B., & Lohr, B. A., 1993).
- Types: Positive (encouraging positive behaviors) and negative (encouraging negative behaviors) (Prinstein, M. J., & Wang, S., 2005).
- Factors Influencing: Adolescents, who are particularly susceptible due to their need for social acceptance; group dynamics; peer characteristics (e.g., popularity, dominance) (Steinberg, L., & Monahan, K. C., 2007).
- Consequences: Can lead to both positive (e.g., adopting healthy habits) and negative (e.g., substance use, risky sexual behavior) outcomes (Brewer, M. B., & Reynolds, K. J., 2013).
References:
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- Brewer, M. B., & Reynolds, K. J. (2013). Peer influence. In J. P. Robinson, J. M. Klerman, & P. C. Dawson (Eds.), Social psychology (pp. 443-465). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
- Grych, J. H., & Fincham, F. D. (2011). Marital conflict and health: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 137(4), 614-640.
- Hegewisch, A., & Athey, L. A. (2016). Sexual harassment in the workplace: Psychological, physical, and economic consequences for victims. American Psychologist, 71(1), 1-13.
- Kohn, R., & Slomkowski, C. (2012). Family conflict: Causes, consequences, and clinical implications. New York, NY: Springer Science & Business Media.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center (2022). What is sexual harassment? Retrieved from https://www.nsvrc.org/publications/what-sexual-harassment
- Olson, D. H., & Gorall, D. M. (2014). Family conflict and marital quality. In D. H. Olson & C. S. DeFrain (Eds.), Marriage and family: Diversity and change (8th ed., pp. 278-312). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Prinstein, M. J., & Wang, S. (2005). Sensitivity to peer influence as a predictor of adolescent adjustment: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 131(4), 440-464.
- Steinberg, L., & Monahan, K. C. (2007). Age differences in resistance to peer influence. Developmental Psychology, 43(6), 1531-1549.
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2022). What is