Four benefits of the ability to make informed decisions when pressured by peers to engage in risky behavior such as smoking are:
- Reduced susceptibility to peer pressure: Individuals who make informed decisions are less likely to succumb to pressure from peers to engage in risky behaviors like smoking.
- Improved health outcomes: Informed decisions help individuals avoid risky behaviors, which leads to better physical health and reduces risks of diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease.
- Enhanced self-esteem and confidence: Successfully resisting peer pressure by making informed choices can raise self-confidence and foster a sense of personal strength.
- Long-term well-being and goal achievement: Making informed decisions supports overall well-being and helps individuals stay focused on long-term goals like academic achievements or career aspirations without being derailed by short-term risky behaviors.
These benefits collectively contribute to healthier, more confident, and goal- oriented individuals able to resist negative peer influences.
