CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
5.10 Back to High School: Secret Sources of Peer Pressure in the 2020s
5.10 Back to High School: Secret Sources of Peer Pressure in the 2020s
5.10 Back to High School: Secret Sources of Peer Pressure in the 2020s
Thursday 30th October 2025
Explore how adult peer pressure thrives in the digital era, shaping identities through algorithms and online influence.
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Episode Overview
- Peer pressure isn't just for teenagers; adults face it too, especially online.
- Algorithms manipulate identities by dictating social group dynamics.
- Social media creates digital echo chambers that encourage conformity.
- Periods of transition heighten susceptibility to peer influence.
- Unplugging from digital platforms may help reclaim personal identity.
"Algorithms have become identity factories, pushing us to extreme presentations of a limited selection of human being templates."
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This episode of 'CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers' takes you back to high school, but not in the way you might think. The host delves into the unexpected and pervasive nature of peer pressure in adulthood, especially in the digital age. As society becomes increasingly influenced by social media and online interactions, the episode examines how algorithms and internet culture manipulate our identities and social behaviours.
You'll find yourself nodding along as the conversation highlights how adult brains remain susceptible to social influence, similar to teenagers navigating the turbulent waters of high school cliques. The episode references research by Loersen and Wienstra, revealing that peer pressure peaks during transitional periods when new roles and rules emerge. With no clear guide, people often look to others for cues on acceptable behaviour.
This discussion extends to the impact of internet algorithms that dictate social group dynamics, creating a digital echo chamber where conformity is encouraged, and individuality is stifled. Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on how modern society's 'high school' mentality affects our sense of self and community. It's a thought-provoking exploration that encourages reflection on the influence of social media and the power it holds over personal identity.
So, next time you're scrolling through your feed, consider the unseen forces at play. How do you navigate your own identity in a world dominated by digital peer pressure? Perhaps it's time to unplug and find your unique path.