PSY265: Using the Health Belief Model, Appraise and Explain the Behavior of Mark : Health Psychology Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Assignment Brief:

Using the Health Belief Model, appraise and explain the behavior of Mark, a 19-year-old student who continues to smoke in the common areas of HDB estates, despite regulations that prohibit such behavior.

Additional notes:

•  Students are advised to read journal articles on youth smokers’ attitudes toward smoking cessation and limitations of regulations and public campaigns in limiting smoking in public areas.
• Students should have a good understanding of the Health Belief Model and its application to youth smokers’ attitudes, while also considering the limitations of public campaigns to limit smoking in public areas.