Factors affecting resource management to Describe how access to support can contribute to the satisfaction of specific needs in a range of situations. Flashcards
Personal values
Determine STANDARDS by which we judge the successes of our goals
Influences BEHAVIOURS, PRIORITIES of needs and wants, & the GOALS that we set and METHOD of achievement
Motivate actions
past experiences
Can include achievements or accidents that contribute to development of sense of self
If experience has been positive, more likely to use resource again
If experience is negative, may result in avoidance of using that resource.
Factors influencing availability of access to resources, eg age, gender, disability, culture, socioeconomic status.
GENDER
Gender Equality = THEORETICALLY EXISTS
all laws support GE - theoretically provides access to resources and support for both genders
TRADITIONAL VALUES and STEREOTYPING about males = breadwinner - limits the willingness of men to access resources like men’s health services
PROMOTION and AWARENESS = changing stereotypes
FEM = more willing to use MEDICAL and COUNSELLING services
Factors influencing availability of access to resources, eg age, gender, disability, culture, socioeconomic status.
AGE
Influences which resources are available and accessible
EG. Determines when an you can get a driver’s license
Factors influencing availability of access to resources, eg age, gender, disability, culture, socioeconomic status.
SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
Employment status
income level / disposable income
Can affect the range of resources available and ease of access available
EG. ability to access private health care
Factors influencing availability of access to resources, eg age, gender, disability, culture, socioeconomic status.
CULTURE
May increase knowledge of available resources because there are many formal resource that exist for specific cultural communities
Eg. ESOL centres
Can have legal aid, medical services, and educational assistance
Language/ Communication barriers
Cultural values may limit the choices made by groups to access resources
pap smears or contraception not utilised because of cultural belief
nursing homes for elderly family members not used = family may believe it is duty to look after and fully care for them
Factors influencing availability of access to resources, eg age, gender, disability, culture, socioeconomic status.
DISABILITY
Affects physical, social, intellectual, economic, and emotional opportunities in terms of assessing and making resources available
increased access to government assistance support network & legal assistance = through disabilities discrimination laws
Ensures appropriate medical, welfare, and educational services and/or available support wellbeing
Explain how a combination of factors can influence a range of individuals, including : GAS CD (Gender, Age, socioeconomic status, culture, Disability)
Person with a disability
Gender
Gender:
STEREOTYPING + BIAS about what GENDER should act & look like = limit access to resources
Person who is homeless Explain how a combination of factors can influence a range of individuals, including : GAS CD (Gender, Age, socioeconomic status, culture, Disability)
Gender
Gender
more female REFUGES than male - inequality in services
Explain how a combination of factors can influence a range of individuals, including : GAS CD (Gender, Age, socioeconomic status, culture, Disability)
16 year-old male
GENDER
Gender
less mens refuges due to increased need to support women who are vulnerable
STEREOTYPING, STIGMA, TRADITIONAL VALUES = impact on willingness to access support services & resources
Explain how a combination of factors can influence a range of individuals, including : GAS CD (Gender, Age, socioeconomic status, culture, Disability)
A retired aged person.
GENDER
Gender:
Financial gap - women = lower amount of financial resources to draw upon in retirement
STEREOTYPES - female retired aged person is a grandmother who bakes cookies
Access to support
Informal
SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS provided by COMMUNITY
Family, friends, relatives, neighbours etc
EG. Grandparents look after the grandchildren, so that the parents can go to work
Access to support
Formal
NETWORKS in place by those OUTSIDE the FAMILY GROUP.
Governments, community organisations, voluntary organisations etc
EG. Government run childcare facilities
EG. Social security allowances
Describe how access to support can contribute to the satisfaction of specific needs in a range of situations.
A person with a disability
Access to support Formal: Hospital Physiotherapy Government support and programs Informal: Family & carers co-workers
Specific need Safety & Security Feel safe Health Access to support networks that help to support health needs relating to disability Sense of Identity Feel acceptance & love
Describe how access to support can contribute to the satisfaction of specific needs in a range of situations.
A person who is homeless
Formal Registered charities EG OASIS Centrelink and other government support Informal Volunteers of charities Friends & family
Safety & Security
Feel safe and protected from threats and weather
Sense of Identity
Feel love from community and self-esteem needs met
Adequate Standard of living
Is satisfied from support networks