Influences
What are the three levels of Influences (the sociological perspective)?
Personal, Interpersonal, Societal
Name one personal factor influencing drug use.
Stress, curiosity, or mental health
What is a short-term consequence?
An immediate effect like a hangover or feeling sick
What is decision-making?
Choosing between options using thinking and judgment
What is peer pressure?
When others try to make you do something you wouldn’t normally do
Give one example of a personal reason someone might use drugs
To relax, escape stress, or feel confident.
Name one interpersonal factor influencing drug use
Friends, whānau, or social events
What is a long-term consequence?
Ongoing harm like addiction, organ damage, or relationship breakdowns
How can drugs affect decision-making?
They lower judgment and lead to risky choices
Knowing what is right or wrong for you helps guide healthy decisions.
Personal influences/ values
Give one example of an interpersonal influence to use drugs
Peer pressure or family habits
How does advertising influence drug or alcohol use?
It makes it seem fun, glamorous, or normal
Give one mental consequence of drug use
Anxiety, depression, or paranoia
What’s one safe choice you could make instead of drinking?
Saying no, leaving the party, or joining a different activity
Wishing you had made a different choice later on. is what kind of outcome
Negative Long Term
Give one societal influence to use drugs
Media, advertising, or cultural norms
Feeling stressed or curious can influence someone’s choice to try substances. What is this influence
Personal
Give one social consequence of drug use
Losing trust with friends or whānau
Why is it important to think before you act?
To avoid harmful or life-changing consequences
Believing in yourself after making a good decision is an example of this.
Postive outcome/ consequence
How do these three perspectives connect?
They show how individual choices are shaped by relationships and society.
A friend warning you about the risks of drugs is this type of influence. Is what kind of influence
positive interpersonal influence?
Give one legal consequence of drug use
Fines, criminal record, or jail
Give an example of a good decision-making step
Considering the consequences of each option
Thinking about how the decision will affect your Hauora
Considering who might be affected by the decision
Weighing up the pros and cons
Thinking about your values and what feels right
Getting advice from a trusted person
Thinking about short‑term and long‑term outcomes
What is justifying a decision?
Explaining why one option supports overall wellbeing more than another.