sociocultural factors Flashcards
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sociocultural factors (def)
sociocultural factors
- ses status
- unemployment
- social connections and exclusions
- social isolation
- cultural norms
- food security
- early life experiences
- access to healthcare
socioeconomic status
socioeconomic status refers to an individual’s position in society based on income, education and occupation
unemployment
social exlusion
social exclusion refers to the segregation people experience if they are not adequately participating in the society in which they live.
social isolation
social isolation refers to the inability to be in regular contact with others.
cultural norms
cultural norms refer to the customs, ideas, values and traditions in a particular society, passed through generations.
food security
food security refers to the access to healthy and affordable food.
food insecurity
food insecurity refers to the lack of access to healthy and affordable food.
early life experiences
access to healthcare
healthcare refers to the services that promote and preserve health and wellbeing.
