PDHPE - OPTION 1 (THE HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE)
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What is good health for young people? - ANSWER - the nature of
YP's lives
- epidemiology of the health of YP
- the effects of the determinants on the health of YP
- developmental aspects that affect the health of YP
The nature of young people's lives - ANSWER Adolescence is
characterised by rapid physical growth and is accompanied by
emotional, mental and social maturation. Society generally regards
adolescents as relatively inexperienced in life, so they are not always
given the opportunity to make decisions for themselves. Adolescents'
rapid mood swings, attributed mainly to changes in hormones, might
also arise out of the frustration of feeling like adults but not being in full
control of their lives. Because many adolescents yearn for
independence, their natural reaction to being dominated is often to
rebel.
Variations in the developmental stage for young people - ANSWER •
Rate of physical development: individuals mature at different rates,
with rapid growth spurts affecting some individuals earlier than others.
• Level of motivation: a person's level of motivation is a result of their
mental attitude and their emotional maturity. These can be affected by
life experiences, family values and self-esteem.
,• Socioeconomic background: inequality in the distribution of wealth
means that many young people have limited opportunities while others
seem to have the world at their feet.
• Sociocultural background: the multicultural nature of Australian
society means that a variety of customs, beliefs and traditions inluence
young people's lifestyles.
Influence of family/peers - ANSWER The influence of family can
differ for young people in Australia. Some families impose firm rules
and restrictions on adolescents through concern for
their safety, while others appear to allow young people greater
freedom. The influence of the peer group grows during adolescence
and can influence young people's attitudes and behaviours in many
ways; for example:
• in a positive way, as when peers support each other in not smoking
• in a negative way, as when they encourage each other to take risks on
the road.
During adolescence, the growing influence of the peer group might
become a source of conflict with
parents.
The influence of prevailing youth cultures - ANSWER The need for
some young people to develop a certain look and be part of a youth
subculture is all about trying to express their feelings about the world
around them. This can be used to confirm their identity and may be
important in maintaining self-esteem and self-confidence. The support
and security that is provided by being part of a youth culture can be
, essential for some young people to develop into well-adjusted adults.
Adults are increasingly aware of and sometimes more tolerant towards
youth cultures, but there is still said to be a 'generation gap'.
The influence of global events and trends - ANSWER Modern
communications have created a world in which events and news are
transmitted around the world instantaneously. Images and reports
from war-torn countries, regions gripped by loods or famine,
environmental disasters or violent sports matches appear on our
screens as they happen. These images can affect young people and
they may develop a pessimistic view of the future. While
it appears bad news travels fast, it needs to be balanced with the view
that much good news happens in the world but this is often less
reported.
Influence of technology - ANSWER The rapid advances in
communications technology over the last three decades have led to
everyday
use of the internet, email, social media and blogs.
Due to the rapidly changing nature of technology, new jobs are
continually being created that young people find easier to access than
older people. Many young people have unrestricted and generally
uncensored access to material on the internet. Violent or pornographic
images seen on the computer screen may be repeated many times and
shared with others, leading to a desensitising of young people towards
violence and distorted views of healthy, consensual sexual
relationships.
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