Using ONE health-related issue affecting young people, analyse both the causes and protective factors that can protect and enhance young people's health. (8 marks)
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using an adjusted PEEL method; [P] Identify components and their relationship, [E] explain the interaction/influence between them, [Ev] provide evidence showing the relationship in action, [L] linking sentence back to question.
Sample Answer – Health issue: Sense of body and self
- [P] Social media exposure and peer pressure interact to create body image issues.
- [E] The relationship between online content and social comparison shows how digital platforms amplify appearance concerns.
- [Ev] Mission Australia’s 2023 report confirms body image ranks in top four youth concerns, with one-third developing disordered eating.
- [L] This interaction demonstrates how external influences directly shape health outcomes.
- [P] Unrealistic media beauty standards interact with existing psychological vulnerabilities in young people.
- [E] This combination directly damages self-worth when edited images trigger personal insecurities about appearance.
- [Ev] Research shows that as a consequence of viewing perfect bodies daily via social media, teens report significantly higher anxiety about appearance.
- [L] These elements combine to produce body dissatisfaction among young people.
- [P] Health literacy functions as a primary protective mechanism.
- [E] The dynamic between education and resilience shows critical thinking skills disrupt harmful messages.
- [Ev] School programs teaching media analysis reduce young people’s body dissatisfaction significantly within six months.
- [L] This establishes a cause-effect pattern where knowledge directly counters negative influences.
- [P] Family support can help counteract negative peer influences on body image.
- [E] While peers provide appearance pressure, families contribute acceptance and unconditional support.
- [Ev] Young people with supportive families show 50% lower rates of eating disorders despite social pressures.
- [L] Together, these factors determine whether external messages translate into actual harm.
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using an adjusted PEEL method; [P] Identify components and their relationship, [E] explain the interaction/influence between them, [Ev] provide evidence showing the relationship in action, [L] linking sentence back to question.
Sample Answer – Health issue: Sense of body and self
- [P] Social media exposure and peer pressure interact to create body image issues.
- [E] The relationship between online content and social comparison shows how digital platforms amplify appearance concerns.
- [Ev] Mission Australia’s 2023 report confirms body image ranks in top four youth concerns, with one-third developing disordered eating.
- [L] This interaction demonstrates how external influences directly shape health outcomes.
- [P] Unrealistic media beauty standards interact with existing psychological vulnerabilities in young people.
- [E] This combination directly damages self-worth when edited images trigger personal insecurities about appearance.
- [Ev] Research shows that as a consequence of viewing perfect bodies daily via social media, teens report significantly higher anxiety about appearance.
- [L] These elements combine to produce body dissatisfaction among young people.
- [P] Health literacy functions as a primary protective mechanism.
- [E] The dynamic between education and resilience shows critical thinking skills disrupt harmful messages.
- [Ev] School programs teaching media analysis reduce young people’s body dissatisfaction significantly within six months.
- [L] This establishes a cause-effect pattern where knowledge directly counters negative influences.
- [P] Family support can help counteract negative peer influences on body image.
- [E] While peers provide appearance pressure, families contribute acceptance and unconditional support.
- [Ev] Young people with supportive families show 50% lower rates of eating disorders despite social pressures.
- [L] Together, these factors determine whether external messages translate into actual harm.