Formation of a healthy lifestyle among young people through socialization: socio-psychological determinants
Abstract
Human health is determined not only by biological factors of a person’s environment and social environment, but also by the attitude of values towards their health. The purpose of the study was to explore young Russians’ ideas about their health, nutrition, quality of life, physical activity, and bad habits in order to find practical ways to increase their motivation towards a healthy lifestyle. Based on a focused interview at an online conference and an expert survey via email, the authors examine young people’s ideas about a healthy lifestyle, health status. The findings underscore that young people’s motivation is determined not only by personal perceptions, but also by the broader context of socialization, peer influence, and accessibility to health-promoting environments. The research concludes that young people have contradictory and not always accurate ideas about the main factors that affect their health, the means to maintain it and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. In order for young people to choose health, the family, the local community and the state must join forces to improve the spiritual, educational and cultural level of the individual, creating favorable conditions and motivating them. Therefore, the practical recommendations derived from this research emphasize the integration of healthy values into everyday social practices, creating conditions that foster consistent behavioral changes and a long-term commitment to health.
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