Level of Compliance with Peer Pressure and Parental Authority

The study sought to find the level of compliance with peer pressure and parental authority among the Nursing freshmen of Liceo de Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City. The study was conducted during the class hours of 183 Nursing 1 students. The sample size was determined using Slovin’s formula. The researcher personally distributed and retrieved the survey questionnaires. Data were tallied, statically tested using the weighted mean and the t-test, and analyzed and interpreted accordingly. The findings of the study are as follows: (1) the respondents’ level of compliance with the determinants of peer pressure and parental authority was moderate; (2) There was a significant difference in the respondents’ levels of compliance with peer pressure and parental authority; (3) Peer pressure exerted more influence on the respondents than parental authority. The following conclusions are drawn: Peer pressure is more felt by the respondents in the physical (e.g. hair and dress style), cognitive (interesting and stimulating company), and affective (emotional support) dimensions.  On the other hand, parental authority is more sought in the affective, spiritual, and physical dimensions for youth development.  The respondents’ need for emotional support of the peers and parents overlap, suggesting that such basic human need for affection and appreciation is desired from both sources (peers and parents).

 

Keywords: Adolescent psychology, Peer pressure, Parental authority, Level of compliance, descriptive design, Philippines