Teens: Peer Pressure and Decision Making
Teens
Videos
The Science of Peer Pressure – TED-Ed (YouTube)
A short, engaging animation explaining how peer pressure works and why it’s powerful.
Choosing Your Own Path – Teen Talk (YouTube / School channels)
Real-life stories from teens about making choices in challenging situations.
The Social Dilemma (2020, Documentary) – Netflix
Explores social media’s influence on behavior, peer pressure, and decision making.
Podcasts
The Mindset Mentor – Rob Dial (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)
Practical advice for making confident choices and resisting unhealthy peer influence.
Teenager Therapy (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)
Real conversations about relationships, pressure, and decision making in teen life.
The Moth – Teen Stories (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)
Real teens sharing personal experiences about making difficult choices.
Apps
ChoiceMap (iOS / Android)
Interactive tool that helps teens weigh options and visualize consequences.
Reflectly (iOS / Android)
Guided journaling app for reflecting on decisions and emotions.
Headspace for Teens (iOS / Android)
Mindfulness and meditation exercises to support clear thinking under pressure.