Chapter 8 Flashcards
Mechanisms that link individuals’ social contexts with health effects revolve around two social processes, what are they?
- Social support
- Social influence
Documented divergent changes in social fabric over the last two decades, including
- Decreased participation in traditional social groups and structure
- Growth in social media and virtual communications
What is the Definition of Reciprocal determinism
human agency and the environment interact and influence each other, resulting in individual and social changes
- Interaction of personal cognitive factors, human behavior, and social environmental influences
The Social Cognitive theory originated the idea of?
Self- efficacy
Concepts of Social Cognitive Theory include
- Self-efficacy
- Observational learning/modeling
Conceptualize how social support is linked to health. Two distinct types of support are….
- Perceived support
- Received Support
Support providers should be trained to…
- Assist the support recipient select and articulate the most helpful form of support
- Ensure that the support recipient believes support is available when it is needed
Social Network Theory focuses in…
the structure and systems-level properties of the web of social relationships of individuals
Social Network Analysis provides…
tools for understanding how social contexts influence decision-making processes and actions
People tend to ___________ the prevalence of unhealthy behaviors and ____________ the prevalence of healthy behaviors among peers
overestimate; underestimate
How individuals experience and handle stress depends on stressor appraisal and available resources to cope with stressors?
Transactional Model of Stress and Coping
Two Competing Hypotheses for Stress, Coping Adaptation and Health are?
- Adaptation - Strong reaction at first exposure to stressor, followed by adaptation over time that diminish adverse stress
- Accumulation - Successful coping with stressors during first encounter(s), but ability to cope is exhausted as exposure continues
What is the, “Shift and persist” coping in low SES contexts?
Involves trying different coping strategies in response to stressors, while maintaining confidence that the stressor can be successfully managed or addressed
Interpersonal Communication focus on the _____________ relationship
patient-provider
Goals of patient-provider relationship:
- Accomplish tasks (Task-driven)
- Manage relations (Relational)
