1. How do you define your “culture”? (Your religion, nationality, race, etc.)
2. How does this culture influence your health beliefs, practices, and behaviors in both supportive and challenging ways? Give specific examples.
3. What roles do your parents, grandparents, and other family members play in promoting a healthy family? Things to think about: Does your family sit down to eat meals together very often or quite rarely? Does your family prefer to cook at home together or go out to eat? What types of foods does your family eat?
4. How does your family influence your physical and emotional health in both positive and negative ways? Give specific examples. Things to think about: How does your family feel about sports? Exercise? What about mental health? Is that topic discussed or off-limits?
5. How do your peers influence your physical and emotional health in both positive and negative ways? Give specific examples.
1. I define my culture as a mix of my nationality (Filipino-American), upbringing in a Catholic household, and experiences growing up in a diverse community.
2. My culture influences my health beliefs in supportive ways by emphasizing the importance of family and community support in times of illness or hardship. For example, when someone in my family is sick, we all come together to provide care and support. However, it can be challenging because there are cultural stigmas around mental health in my community, making it difficult to seek help when needed.
3. My parents and grandparents play an important role in promoting a healthy family by prioritizing home-cooked meals and regular family dinners. We often cook together as a family and enjoy traditional Filipino dishes. However, my family also has a tendency to overindulge in unhealthy foods during celebrations, which can negatively impact our health.
4. My family influences my physical health positively by encouraging physical activity and healthy eating habits. We enjoy playing sports together and going for walks as a family. However, my family can also be a source of stress and conflict, which can negatively impact my emotional health.
5. My peers influence my physical health positively by encouraging me to stay active and try new activities. For example, my friends and I enjoy going to the gym together or taking fitness classes. However, peer pressure can also have negative effects on my health, such as feeling pressured to drink alcohol or engage in risky behaviors.