In Today's Society There Are Varieties of Role Models for Youths

question 13

Essay

In today's society there are varieties of role models for youths, including celebrities, athletes, parents, teachers, and peers. Which of these do you think has the greatest effect on adolescent beliefs? Do you think celebrities and athletes who engage in alcohol and/or illegal drug and steroid use influence beliefs conducive to these behaviors?

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, leading to feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities.

Tertiary Intervention

Strategies or measures taken to manage and mitigate the long-term effects or complications of a condition or disease.

Secondary Intervention

Actions or strategies that aim to reduce the impact of a problem or disease that has already manifested.

Primary Intervention

An approach aimed at preventing a problem before it starts by addressing potential risk factors and strengthening protective factors.