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Health-Related Behaviors

Computer Science, University of the People PSYC 1111 – AY2022 – T2 Course Instructor: Dr. Veronica Semenova November 24, 2021

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Any action that has the potential to alter an individual's physical health status or conduct that an individual believes has the potential to affect their health is viewed or defined as health-related behavior. Negative and positive health-related activities are typically differentiated. Regular exercise, going to the doctor, brushing one's teeth, and using a condom while having sex with a new partner are all instances of good health habits. Whereas smoking, driving recklessly, having unsafe sex, and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol are all examples of bad health habits (Ogden, 2019). Individuals have a range of perspectives, attitudes, values, and morals. Their behavior is impacted by their beliefs about control, risk perception, and confidence.

Physical Inactivity that is considered to be Unhealthy related Behavior Physical inactivity has been related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other serious disorders. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, depression, and anxiety can all develop in those who do not participate in any sort of physical activity. According to Johns (n.d.), a lack of physical activity can increase the incidence of various cancers. Individuals' thoughts regarding this sort of behavior are that they have an attitude that "exercising is boring" and that this attitude causes them to adjust and affect their behavior (Ogden, 2019). People form opinions about their susceptibility, which is known as risk perception. Individuals make subjective judgments of the features and severity of danger. For example, even if a person is aware that a lack of physical exercise may result in certain diseases, he may remain physically inactive because he does not feel he is in danger. There are also self-efficacy beliefs, which occur when a person lacks confidence in carrying out specific activities. A heavyweight, for example, maybe eager to join in particular activities but apprehensive about how others would see him (Darker, 2013).

Physical Inactivity Relation with the Theory of Planned Behavior The theory of planned behavior states that behaviors are guided by certain behavioral intentions and under specified conditions, known as behavioral controls and that this theory is used to investigate, explain, and anticipate behaviors. They are determined by three factors: attitudes toward the activity, which can be positive or negative assessments of specific behavior beliefs and actions, behaviors about the behavior's result, and behaviors about the conduct's outcome. According to Ogden, a person may say, "Physical activity is enjoyable, and it will benefit my health" (2019). Subjective norms, which are formed from the person's perception of social standards and expectations to perform a behavior, as well as whether or not the individual is motivated to comply with such restraints, are another significant part. A person who wants to

lose weight, for example, may be anxious about whether or not his friends will agree with him.

Analysis of Psychosocial Influences on Health-Related Behavior Psychosocial illness is a form of mental illness that is influenced by behavioral patterns and life events. Psychosocial variables that might lead to physical inactivity include a lack of social support, loneliness, social disruptions, social status, stress, and anxiety. On the other hand, regular physical activity can have a considerable positive impact on depression and anxiety. It can help you relax, improve your mood, and strengthen your social ties.

Conclusion A health-related activity can have an impact on our health and illness and, it can be forecasted using behavioral models that are based on an individual's beliefs. Physical inactivity may contribute to a variety of health issues, and psychology can help us understand why people behave the way they do.

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Reference: -Darker C. (2013) Risk Perception. In: Gellman M.D., Turner J.R. (eds) Encyclopedia

of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1005-9_866 -Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d). Health: Risk of Physical Inactivity. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/risks-ofphysicalinactivity#:~:txt=What%20health%20risks%20are%20linked,risk%20for%20type %202%20diabetes. -Ogden, J. (2019). Unit 2: The Role of Behavior in Health. In the Psychology of Health and Illness. Retrieved from https://my.uopeople.edu/pluginfile.php/57436/mod_book/chapter/160034/OgdenThe_psychology_of_health_and_illness.pdf...