Original Experiment for Experimental Psychology
The Influence of Female Peers in the Fashion Choice of Males
Ranzes Mae T. Dela Peña
St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
Author Note Ranzes Mae T. Dela Peña is a second year student of St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City taking up BS Psychology.
Communication regarding this article should be addressed to Ranzes Mae T. Dela Peña, 1118 R.S. Cristobal St. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. E-mail: ranzesmaetamayo@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the influence of female peers in the choice of casual wear of young men in college. First, participants (n=10) were asked to rate in a scale of 1 to 5 and without repetition of rating, five pictures of casual outfits that they would likely wear. Beforehand, the experimenter conspired with the female peer of the participant to suggest that the ratings of the casual wear should be as follows: Item A – 3; Item B – 5; Item C – 2; Item D – 1; Item E – 4, which concerns the next part. The participants were asked again to rate the same pictures but taking consideration the suggestion of their female peer. They were reminded that it was up to them if they will listen to their female peer’s suggestion or not. As predicted, the choice in casual wear of young men was no different from when they had the suggestive influence of their female peers.
INTRODUCTION
Teenage years can be difficult and demanding. The desire to fit in and be considered popular and "cool" -- the need to be accepted, to be a part of the popular crowd -- may lead teens to make choices under pressure. Peer pressure may be defined as the influence of peers in the decision-making abilities of an individual. It may be classified into two: good peer pressure and bad peer pressure. Good peer pressure is when a group of peers push an individual to do good deeds and acts, whereas bad peer pressure is when a group of peers encourages an individual to engage in wrong doings and vices. “Pre-teens and teenagers face many issues related to conformity and peer
Ranzes Mae T. Dela Peña
St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
Author Note Ranzes Mae T. Dela Peña is a second year student of St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City taking up BS Psychology.
Communication regarding this article should be addressed to Ranzes Mae T. Dela Peña, 1118 R.S. Cristobal St. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. E-mail: ranzesmaetamayo@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the influence of female peers in the choice of casual wear of young men in college. First, participants (n=10) were asked to rate in a scale of 1 to 5 and without repetition of rating, five pictures of casual outfits that they would likely wear. Beforehand, the experimenter conspired with the female peer of the participant to suggest that the ratings of the casual wear should be as follows: Item A – 3; Item B – 5; Item C – 2; Item D – 1; Item E – 4, which concerns the next part. The participants were asked again to rate the same pictures but taking consideration the suggestion of their female peer. They were reminded that it was up to them if they will listen to their female peer’s suggestion or not. As predicted, the choice in casual wear of young men was no different from when they had the suggestive influence of their female peers.
INTRODUCTION
Teenage years can be difficult and demanding. The desire to fit in and be considered popular and "cool" -- the need to be accepted, to be a part of the popular crowd -- may lead teens to make choices under pressure. Peer pressure may be defined as the influence of peers in the decision-making abilities of an individual. It may be classified into two: good peer pressure and bad peer pressure. Good peer pressure is when a group of peers push an individual to do good deeds and acts, whereas bad peer pressure is when a group of peers encourages an individual to engage in wrong doings and vices. “Pre-teens and teenagers face many issues related to conformity and peer
References: (n.d.). Retrieved March 20, 2013, from Internet Faq Archives: http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/76/Peer-pressure.html http://www.ehow.com/info_8471916_pressure-teens-wear-fashionable-clothes.html