Non biological explanation - Social Causation Hypothesis Flashcards
Who conducted a meta-analysis which supports the role of urban dwelling?
Vassos et al (2012)
They analysed data from four studies to correlate location with schizophrenia risk.
They found the risk was 2.37 times higher for people living in the most urban environments compared with the most rural.
What were the results of Veling et al (2010) research into ethnic identity and schizophrenia.
A strong ethnic identity (identifying with and embracing ethnic differences) may be a protective factor against schizophrenia.
What kind of research is a weakness of the social causation hypothesis?
Twin study evidence.
Social causation is not a complete explanation for schizophrenia because we know there is a genetic link.
How has the social causation hypothesis provided application value?
It has been applied to treating schizophrenia:
Housing projects which reduce overcrowding help communities arm themselves against mental breakdown.
How is this explanation linked to issues and debates?
Nature v Nurture debate.
Tienari et al (1994) looked at adopted children whose biological mothers had been diagnosed with schizophrenia - the environment was critical because none of the adopted children developed schizophrenia.
