Reasons Why Adolescents Engage In A Risky Behavior

Adolescents commonly would try anything to fit in in a group and be accepted by their peers. Often, they are under a tremendous social and peer pressure that leads them to engage in risky behaviors, such as cigarette smoking, unprotected sex and even to the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. As the health care provider, caring and interviewing Rachel, I would first establish rapport and a trust relationship that would elicit an open communication with her and will allow her to express concerns that she may have, as well as talk about behaviors that may be affecting and potentially harmful. Privacy is vital; therefore I will make her aware that our conversation is completely confidential unless she chose otherwise and to the extent allow by law. …show more content…
Following this will allow her to state her concerns and communicate the reasons why she engaged in such risky behavior, listening attentively and paying attention her fears and other feelings that may have to push her to make such decisions. After learning her motives, I will then continue to offer her the facts about cigarette smoking, and the use of illicit drugs. I would explain giving concrete information how these behaviors can affect her physical well-being, leading to other health complications such as physical injury, cancer, depression and may others. Moreover, I will also focus on her future goals and explain how these activities may affect her future and become obstacles to achieve her goals, decreasing the chances of becoming a healthy and productive