Abstract

Despite its negative reputation, peer pressure might not always be adverse. Recent research has explored the potential for positive peer influence, in which adolescents encourage and support one another toward positive outcomes. To further investigate this possibility, measurement tools are needed. To that end, the researchers conducted three studies to create and validate a scale that measures adolescents’ perception of the positive peer influence they experience. The scale was created using deductive scale development and exploratory factor analysis to create items and determine the factor structure. It showed good model fit, and convergent, discriminant, incremental, and concurrent criterion validity were supported. The scale was then validated using an adolescent sample. This measure can serve as a tool for researchers and practitioners to determine what other positive outcomes can be linked to positive peer influence and how it can contribute to a flourishing life.

摘要

尽管声誉不佳，但同侪压力可能并不总是不利的。最近的研究探索了积极的同伴影响的潜力，其中青少年相互鼓励和支持以取得积极的成果。为了进一步研究这种可能性，需要测量工具。为此，研究人员进行了三项研究，以创建和验证一个衡量青少年对他们所经历的积极同伴影响的看法的量表。该量表是使用演绎量表开发和探索性因素分析创建的，以创建项目并确定因素结构。它显示出良好的模型拟合，支持收敛、判别、增量和并发标准效度。然后使用青少年样本验证该量表。