From Social Circles to Smoke Clouds: The Impact of Group Dynamics on Reduction in the Use of Vaping and Mental Wellness

Abstract

The study aims to explore how group dynamics affect the decrease in vaping behaviors and the resultant effect on mental wellness. Vaping has recently become a major concern in public health, especially in the adolescent population and young adults, and the mental health effects are usually associated with anxiety and depression. Peer support, social norms and group behavior are some of the group dynamics that have been identified as key factors influencing addictive behaviors. This investigation aimed at analyzing the effect of group environments on cessation of vaping and mental well-being. By analyzing the results of the study, the results show that positive group dynamics play an important role in vaping reduction and mental health promotion. The support of the group interaction is emotional support, a feeling of belonging, and the development of coping mechanisms that allow the person to stop vaping, no longer needing to do it, and to become healthier mentally. The research underlines the significance of group-based interventions, including peer-based support groups and therapy, as far as both vaping cessation and mental well-being are concerned. These findings indicate that the application of group dynamics in substance use interventions is a potentially effective approach to vaping addiction and the enhancement of the mental outcomes of vulnerable populations. The study implications relate to the creation of more effective, socially supportive and accessible intervention programs.