Four benefits of the ability to make informed decisions when pressured by peers to engage in risky behavior such as smoking are:
- Improved health outcomes: Making informed decisions helps individuals recognize the health risks of smoking, such as lung cancer and heart disease, which encourages healthier choices and longevity.
- Enhanced self-esteem: Resisting peer pressure and making one's own choices boosts confidence and a sense of empowerment.
- Stronger critical thinking and decision-making skills: It promotes the ability to evaluate risks and benefits, helping in not just smoking-related situations but other peer pressure scenarios.
- Long-term well-being and focus on goals: Informed decision-making helps individuals stay focused on their long-term health, academic success, and career goals without being derailed by short-term peer influence.
These benefits contribute to healthier, more confident, and self-directed individuals who can effectively resist negative peer pressure.