What is overt peer pressure?

Overt peer pressure is a direct and explicit influence that peers exert on an individual to engage in certain behaviors or activities, often encouraging conformity to group norms. This type of pressure is clearly observable, such as friends openly urging someone to try drugs, skip school, or engage in risky behavior. Overt peer pressure can manifest through verbal persuasion, social exclusion, or direct challenges, making it difficult for the individual to resist without feeling the weight of their peers' expectations.