It’s probably used that way in practice, but it does seem likely to me that there’s a useful concept lurking around here. I’ve definitely noticed that some people are much more inclined to stick with their guns in an attempt to save face during disagreements than others, and I think I’ve observed long-term changes in that personality characteristic in myself over the years.
It’s probably used that way in practice, but it does seem likely to me that there’s a useful concept lurking around here. I’ve definitely noticed that some people are much more inclined to stick with their guns in an attempt to save face during disagreements than others, and I think I’ve observed long-term changes in that personality characteristic in myself over the years.
So what you’re talking about is susceptibility to peer pressure?
Not according to the traditional usage of “peer pressure”.