Environmental factors

Question 1

State the effects of bad housing

Answer 1

cold, damp and dirty conditions increase the risk of illness
Damp and mouldy conditions can trigger allergies
Unsafe conditions increase risk of injury
People may be embarrassed about where they live and develop low self esteem
Embarrassment about where they live can stop them from inviting people over

Question 2

State the effects of living in the city

Answer 2

More places to go out and socialise
Better public transport can make it easier to go out
More pollution
Higher crime rates make a person scared to go out and lead to stress and anxiety

Question 3

State the effects of living in a rural area

Answer 3

More outdoor spaces to exercise
Lack of public transport difficult to see friends lead to social isolation
Lower crime rates feel safer and reduce stress
Less pollution

Question 4

State the effects of parental conflict

Answer 4

Loud arguments make it difficult to sleep and lead to tiredness
Stress cause stomach pain
Watching arguments can cause fear
May prevent a person from forming a secure relationship with their parents

Question 5

State the effects of abuse

Answer 5

Physical abuse causes injuries
Stress can lead to sleeping difficutlty
Feeling scared and stressed can lead to mental health conditions like anxiety and depression
Feeling unloved can lead to low-self esteem
Difficulty trusting others making i harder to form new relationships