the influence of a group on a person in order to change his behavior, attitude or opinion and bring him into line with group norms. This type of pressure is one of the most important forms of social influence, as it can have a powerful impact on people’s decisions and behavior, whether in everyday life, at work, or in school. Group pressure can be divided into several main types: 1) Direct pressure – occurs when a group clearly influences a person with the help of orders, threats or explicit instructions. The goal is to push the individual to immediately abide by group norms or laws.
2) Indirect pressure – T type of pressure occurs when a person feels pressure through social cues or cues, such as facial expressions or body language of other members of the group. In this case, direct orders are not used, but the person is aware of the group’s expectations and automatically adjusts his behavior.
3) The pressure of conformity is associated with the desire to coordinate one’s views and behavior with the majority in order to avoid criticism or social rejection. This type includes normative pressures based on the desire for acceptance and social belonging.
4) Submission pressure – occurs when pressure comes from an authority figure or influential person, and the person is expected to obey orders, even if they contradict their personal opinion or judgment. This type is clearly demonstrated in classical experiments such as Milgram’s subordination experiments.
5) Implicit/automatic pressure – includes the influence of social norms and unwritten practices imposed by the group on individuals, in such a way that a person changes their behavior without full awareness of the pressure or desire to conform.
6) Positive/encouraging pressure – pressure is aimed at encouraging useful or rewarding behavior for group members, such as encouraging good work or active participation. It relies on support and motivation, not coercion.
7) Negative/coercive pressure – pressure is used to control behavior through fear of punishment, social rejection, criticism, or exclusion from the group and significantly affects obedience in socially sensitive situations.