Health Sciences 2250A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Motivational Interviewing, Health Promotion, Social Cognitive Theory
15 Dec 2016
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Interventions that reduce risky behaviour in youth have a positive effect on self efficacy. Adolescent at risk behaviour compromises many domains. North american adolescence is a healthy time of life but mortality and morbidity in this age group are usually caused by behaviour that places teenagers at risk of long term negative health outcomes or death. Problem behaviour is more likely in youth who do not value education and are critical of society and themselves. Youth who are alienated and experience low self esteem and values are prone to engagement in problem behaviour. Youth who are involved in one problem behaviour are likely to become engaged in other problem behaviours because of social norms. Those who succeed in challenges that are perceived as attainable may be more likely to progress to their desired end goals. People become interested in engaging in goal attainment when they experience a sense of satisfaction and pride.
