How has peer influence on young people changed over time?
- Peer influence is less important to modern young people.
- The sources of peer influence have changed but its importance remains.
- Previous generations did not experience peer influence.
- Peers now have less influence compared to family.
- B is correct. Peer influence has remained very important although sources have changed. For example, technology has removed geographical boundaries between peer communications.
Other options:
- A and C are incorrect as peers have remained a consistent and important influence on young people over time.
- D is incorrect as research is clear that peers are more influential than family.