smc-5511-30-Social connection/ethics

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 441

Analyse how strong community connectedness can influence young people to make ethical choices that benefit both individual and collective wellbeing. (8 marks)

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Overview Statement

Community connectedness shapes ethical decision-making through social accountability, positive role models, and sense of belonging
These components influence young people’s choices creating mutual benefits for individuals and communities

Social Accountability

Strong community bonds connect to ethical behaviour through awareness of how actions affect others
When young people feel accountable, this leads to careful consideration before acting.
This reveals that caring relationships prevent selfish choices.
Therefore, social accountability can help transform decisions into collective considerations.

Role Models and Belonging

Positive role models directly influence ethical development through observation and imitation.
For example, sports coaches demonstrating fair play enable young athletes to adopt similar standards.
Simultaneously, a sense of belonging can motivate ethical choices to protect community reputation.
Young people who feel they belong contribute through volunteering and service.
This pattern shows belonging creates emotional investment in collective wellbeing.
Consequently, young people make choices that show they value their community.

Implications and Synthesis

Community and role model relationships form an ethical ecosystem supporting youth development.
This analysis demonstrates how individual wellbeing can thrive when supported by strong collective ethical standards.
Therefore, investing in community programs is critical as it cultivates ethical development that benefits both young people and their communities
The significance is that strong connectedness enables young people to become ethical citizens who balance personal needs with community benefit.

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Overview Statement

Community connectedness shapes ethical decision-making through social accountability, positive role models, and sense of belonging
These components influence young people’s choices creating mutual benefits for individuals and communities

Social Accountability

Strong community bonds connect to ethical behaviour through awareness of how actions affect others
When young people feel accountable, this leads to careful consideration before acting.
This reveals that caring relationships prevent selfish choices.
Therefore, social accountability can help transform decisions into collective considerations.

Role Models and Belonging

Positive role models directly influence ethical development through observation and imitation.
For example, sports coaches demonstrating fair play enable young athletes to adopt similar standards.
Simultaneously, a sense of belonging can motivate ethical choices to protect community reputation.
Young people who feel they belong contribute through volunteering and service.
This pattern shows belonging creates emotional investment in collective wellbeing.
Consequently, young people make choices that show they value their community.

Implications and Synthesis

Community and role model relationships form an ethical ecosystem supporting youth development.
This analysis demonstrates how individual wellbeing can thrive when supported by strong collective ethical standards.
Therefore, investing in community programs is critical as it cultivates ethical development that benefits both young people and their communities
The significance is that strong connectedness enables young people to become ethical citizens who balance personal needs with community benefit.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 440

Explain how ethical behaviour contributes to building positive relationships and community connectedness among young people. (5 marks)

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ANSWER STYLE #1: General Points to use within student-chosen answer structure

*Language highlighting the cause-effect relationship is bolded in the answer below.

Ethical behaviour, like honesty and keeping promises, builds trust because it proves young people are reliable and respectful. This leads to stronger friendships and peer support networks.
When young people consider others’ wellbeing in their decisions, this causes everyone to feel valued and included, thereby creating communities where diverse individuals connect meaningfully.
Acting ethically towards others results in reciprocal respect, as people naturally respond positively to fair treatment, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.
This occurs because ethical behaviour reduces conflicts and misunderstandings between young people. This allows them to focus on building positive relationships rather than managing disputes.
Consistent ethical actions demonstrate personal integrity to the community. This causes others to seek out these individuals for friendship and collaboration, thus strengthening overall community connectedness.

ANSWER STYLE #2: Highly structured (PEEL)

[P] Ethical behaviour like honesty and fairness builds trust between young people.
[E] This occurs because consistent ethical actions prove someone is reliable and respectful.
[Ev] When teens keep promises and treat others fairly, friendships strengthen and peer groups become more supportive.
[L] Therefore, ethical behaviour directly leads to deeper, more meaningful relationships.
[P] Considering others’ wellbeing through ethical choices creates inclusive communities.
[E] This works by making all young people feel valued regardless of differences.
[Ev] Schools where students stand up against bullying report higher levels of belonging and connection.
[L] This demonstrates why ethical actions result in stronger community bonds.
[P] Young people modelling ethical behaviour inspire others to act similarly.
[E] This happens when positive actions create ripple effects throughout peer groups.
[Ev] One student’s ethical stance against cheating often influences entire classes to value academic integrity.
[L] As a result, ethical behaviour spreads, which enables widespread community connectedness.

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*Language highlighting the cause-effect relationship is bolded in the answer below.

Ethical behaviour, like honesty and keeping promises, builds trust because it proves young people are reliable and respectful. This leads to stronger friendships and peer support networks.
When young people consider others’ wellbeing in their decisions, this causes everyone to feel valued and included, thereby creating communities where diverse individuals connect meaningfully.
Acting ethically towards others results in reciprocal respect, as people naturally respond positively to fair treatment, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.
This occurs because ethical behaviour reduces conflicts and misunderstandings between young people. This allows them to focus on building positive relationships rather than managing disputes.
Consistent ethical actions demonstrate personal integrity to the community. This causes others to seek out these individuals for friendship and collaboration, thus strengthening overall community connectedness.

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To what extent can the development of support networks and access to health services enable young people to attain better health? (12 marks)

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Judgment Statement

Support networks and health services enable young people to attain significantly better health.
Evidence shows mental health services, accessible platforms and culturally appropriate care substantially improve outcomes.

Mental Health and Accessibility

One major reason why these services work is they’re specifically designed for young people’s unique needs and preferences.
Evidence supporting this includes nearly three-quarters of headspace clients reporting satisfaction and experiencing measurable reductions in psychological distress.
Research consistently shows that school-based health services show considerably higher consultation rates compared to community alternatives.
This demonstrates how removing transportation and scheduling barriers significantly improves access.
Digital platforms like ReachOut reached 280,000 young Australians in 2022. Crucially, over 80% of these users wouldn’t have sought traditional help.
The main factors supporting this success include multiple access points which work flexibly with young people’s needs.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO’s)

ACCHO’s achieve 45% higher Indigenous youth engagement than mainstream services by recognising Country connection and community as central to wellbeing.
This culturally appropriate approach largely addresses specific health inequities.
However, it is important to consider that rural youth still face significant service gaps.
An alternative perspective is that geographic isolation minimally impacts access when digital options work well, but poor internet connectivity undermines this potential.
Compounding this, workforce shortages mean long waiting lists even in well-serviced areas.
Despite this, available services remain the stronger factor because they have shown they are highly effective when accessible.

Reaffirmation

Support networks and health services significantly enable better youth health outcomes.
The main factors supporting this include varied delivery mechanisms providing multiple pathways for young people to access healthcare.
Implications suggest that continued investment in youth-specific, accessible, and culturally appropriate services remains critical.

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*Recommended language to consider for “To What Extent” questions is bolded in the answer below.

Judgment Statement

Support networks and health services enable young people to attain significantly better health.
Evidence shows mental health services, accessible platforms and culturally appropriate care substantially improve outcomes.

Mental Health and Accessibility

One major reason why these services work is they’re specifically designed for young people’s unique needs and preferences.
Evidence supporting this includes nearly three-quarters of headspace clients reporting satisfaction and experiencing measurable reductions in psychological distress.
Research consistently shows that school-based health services show considerably higher consultation rates compared to community alternatives.
This demonstrates how removing transportation and scheduling barriers significantly improves access.
Digital platforms like ReachOut reached 280,000 young Australians in 2022. Crucially, over 80% of these users wouldn’t have sought traditional help.
The main factors supporting this success include multiple access points which work flexibly with young people’s needs.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO’s)

ACCHO’s achieve 45% higher Indigenous youth engagement than mainstream services by recognising Country connection and community as central to wellbeing.
This culturally appropriate approach largely addresses specific health inequities.
However, it is important to consider that rural youth still face significant service gaps.
An alternative perspective is that geographic isolation minimally impacts access when digital options work well, but poor internet connectivity undermines this potential.
Compounding this, workforce shortages mean long waiting lists even in well-serviced areas.
Despite this, available services remain the stronger factor because they have shown they are highly effective when accessible.

Reaffirmation

Support networks and health services significantly enable better youth health outcomes.
The main factors supporting this include varied delivery mechanisms providing multiple pathways for young people to access healthcare.
Implications suggest that continued investment in youth-specific, accessible, and culturally appropriate services remains critical.

♦♦ Mean mark 46%.