Contempory Health Studies Chap 1 Flashcards
Define “Health”
A state of complete physical mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
When we discuss positive “health” what concepts do we tend to focus on?
Well-being
When we discuss negative “health” what concepts do we usually focus on?
Those that are Illness or disease oriented
What major 3 concepts do we discuss in the topic of well-being?
Physical, social and physiological well-being. Some often say physical, social and mental
What is physical well-being concerned with?
Healthy functioning, fitness, and performance capacity.
What is social well-being concerned with?
Issues such as involvement within community and interpersonal relationships as well as employability.
What is mental well-being concerned with?
Self-esteem, and the ability to cope and adapt
What is a common perception of health in regards to quality of life?
That increased health automatically results in increased quality of life.
What are the different ways that we can think about health?
- Well-being idealistic view
- Functional view “ability to get on with life”
- Investment. Health can be bought, sold, given or lost
- Resilience and personal potential
How does “seedhouse” view health?
The means by which we achieve our potential both as individuals and as groups.
What is the medical model?
The medical model views health in terms of pathology, disease, diagnosis and treatment. Therefore this model does not include the social or psychological processes of health.
What is the social model?
The social model views health as being influenced by a range of different factors such as political, economic, social, psychological, cultural, and environmental. Therefore this model views health as being in a good state of wellbeing not merely to absence of disease or illness.
What is ‘Salutogenesis’?
Salutogenesis is a medical approach focusing on factors that support human health and well-being, rather than on factors that cause disease (pathogenesis).
What is the holistic model?
Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. It emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit
What is the biopsychological model?
The Biopsychosocial model was first conceptualised by George Engel in 1977, suggesting that to understand a person’s medical condition it is not simply the biological factors to consider, but also the psychological and social factors.
