Health-Related Behavior: Drinking Excessively.
Due to its many negative impacts on both physical and mental health, excessive drinking is seen.
as a health-related habit that should be avoided. We can examine how people's beliefs affect their
patterns of alcohol use by examining this behavior through an understanding of the Health Belief.
Model (HBM).
Health Belief Model (HBM) Analysis.
According to the HBM, a number of fundamental beliefs affect health-related behaviors, such as the perception of one's vulnerability to sickness, the severity of the illness, the advantages of changing one's behavior, …show more content…
Additionally, they could minimize the seriousness of these repercussions by arguing that their chances of suffering bad things are lower than those of others. Social norms surrounding alcohol consumption and individual experiences with alcohol use that did not result in immediate harm may be the source of this impression.
Perceived Benefits and Barriers: Excessive drinkers may experience temporary benefits like stress reduction, social delight, and relaxation. These perceived advantages frequently exceed the perceived obstacles to cutting back on alcohol use, such as habitual behavior, societal pressure to drink, and coping strategies for stressful or upsetting situations. Furthermore, some may find it difficult to cut back on alcohol because they dread losing out on social events or because they believe there is a social stigma attached to sobriety.
Cues to Action: Excessive drinking may be prompted by external triggers, such as commercials that highlight alcohol consumption as a way to celebrate or unwind. Other factors that can affect drinking habits include psychological factors like emotional triggers or social settings with easy access to