1. Definitions of Positive and Negative Conformity
Positive Conformity: Conforming to group norms or behaviors that lead to beneficial, constructive, or ethical outcomes.
Negative Conformity: Conforming to group norms or behaviors that result in harmful, unethical, or counterproductive outcomes.
2. Examples
Positive Conformity: A new employee observes colleagues consistently arriving 10 minutes early to prepare for work. They start doing the same, which helps them be more organized and integrate smoothly into the team (conforming to a productive workplace norm).
Negative Conformity: A teenager’s friends pressure them to skip class to hang out. The teen goes along (even though they know skipping is wrong) to avoid being excluded, leading to missed learning and potential disciplinary consequences.