Negative Effects Of Conformity On Children

The negative effects that conformity has on children been elucidated many times. However the positive effects that conformity has on children been rare discussed. Masland, Lindsay C. and Lease, Michele researched the effects that academic achievement motivation and social identity have, if any, upon the variation in children’s conformity to positive academic behaviors. They published a study named Effects of achievement motivation, social identity, and peer group norms on academic conformity. The study is relevant because the socialization skills and academic achievements that a child learns at a young age are the basis for how they will act the rest of their life. This study helps parents and teachers understand the importance of social groups