Managing Peer Pressure and Staying True to Yourself

Course Description

This course empowers students to recognise, understand, and effectively manage peer pressure while building the confidence to stay true to their values and identity. Through discussions, role-playing, and self-reflection, students will learn to make independent decisions, develop assertive communication skills, and build emotional resilience. The course fosters self-awareness and critical thinking, equipping students to handle social influences positively and responsibly.

Course Objectives

1. To define peer pressure and identify its various forms.
2. To help students recognise situations where peer pressure may occur.
3. To develop assertiveness and decision-making skills for resisting negative influences.
4. To strengthen self-esteem and personal values.
5. To promote respectful communication and healthy relationships.

Course Outcomes

1. Identify different types of peer pressure and their impact.
2. Recognise situations where their values may be challenged.
3. Apply strategies to resist negative peer influence assertively and respectfully.
4. Demonstrate increased self-confidence in expressing personal choices.
5. Maintain positive peer relationships while staying aligned with their beliefs and identity.