Negative self-image has an extensive impact on adolescents which can lead to risk-taking behavior often in the form of alcohol and drug use, which has been significantly associated with irresponsible sexual behavior.
Veik sjálfsmynd hefur víðtæk áhrif á unglinga sem getur leitt til áhættuhegðunar oft í formi áfengis- og vímuefnaneyslu sem marktækt tengist óábyrgri kynhegðun.