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CCIR Student Spotlights: Minh on Factors Influencing Smoking in Vietnam and the U.S.

Minh Nguyen is a student at Emma Willard School in the United States. In addition to excelling in a rigorous academic environment, she has developed a strong interest in the ways social and economic forces shape human behaviour. Growing up, she observed how smoking remained common among older family members in Vietnam despite clear health warnings and rising costs. This led her to question why people continue harmful habits even when the risks are well known. Her interest lies at the intersection of psychology and behavioural economics, exploring how social norms, generational habits, policy environments, and cognitive biases shape consumer decision-making. She brings a cross-cultural perspective to her research, informed by her personal observations and academic curiosity. At the CCIR Academy, Minh’s research paper, Cultural, Social, and Economic Factors that Influence Smoking Prevalence in Vietnam Compared to the United States, examines how differences in societal norms, government policy, economic conditions, and access to tobacco products shape smoking rates in the two countries. The study analyses how context-specific influences contribute to patterns of tobacco use and considers how behavioural insights can inform more effective public health strategies. She also shared reflections on her research journey in a CCIR Academy Student Spotlight episode, discussing the guidance she received from her mentor and the insights gained through the research process. About Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR): CCIR is a research organisation registered in Cambridge, with an overarching mission to benefit the public by increasing the accessibility of knowledge. At CCIR Academy, we provide rigorous online research programmes for talented students: Students around the world, in intimate small groups or 1-on-1, work with leading researchers and professors from top US/UK universities to each produce an independent research paper that showcases academic passion and commitment. Connect with us: Website: https://cambridge-research.org/ Instagram:   / ccir_cambridge   LinkedIn:   / cambridge-research   Enjoying these videos? Get them every day when you subscribe.    / ccircambridgecentreforinternationalresearch