Indirect peer pressure can occur when an individual feels influenced by the behaviors, attitudes, or expectations of a group, even if there isn’t a direct request or suggestion to conform.
For example, imagine a teenager who loves to play video games but is surrounded by friends who frequently post photos and stories on social media about their partying lifestyle and new fashion trends. The teenager might start to feel pressure to change their own interests and behavior to fit in with the group, even without any explicit invitation to join in on those activities. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy or the desire to conform simply because they want to be accepted by their peers.