JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 5688 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University that examines the "better-than-average effect," where individuals believe they are less likely to succumb to social pressures than others. The study, inspired by the Milgram experiment, involved over 400 adults predicting their own and others' obedience to authority in a simulated scenario involving electric shocks. Findings indicated that participants underestimated their likelihood of obedience, suggesting that social pressures are more influential than people recognize. The research highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics to protect oneself from potentially harmful authority figures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/07, p5688
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:186212310
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