Interplay Between Peer Pressure and Depression: A Comparative Study of NCC Female Cadets

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) uses organized training and group activities to help young people develop discipline, leadership and patriotism. Cadets may be subjected to increased peer pressure in such a setting, which could have an impact on their mental health even though it fosters resilience and collaboration. This study looks at the relationship between depressed symptoms and perceived peer pressure in 100 NCC female cadets from various NCC units of Haryana. The study suggests that higher levels of depression are positively correlated with increasing peer pressure in the NCC setting. Based on psychological theories and existing literature, this study underlines the effectiveness of NCC training in cadets who have a better insight into understanding peer pressure and depressive symptoms and effectively deal with them. It also emphasizes the necessity of providing cadets with psychological support systems and the significance of identifying mental health issues in disciplined training settings.