Topic 1 Concepts of Health & Self Concept Flashcards
How is health defined according to the World Health Organization?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
This definition was established after WWII
What is the difference between disease and illness?
Disease is an objective state of ill health; illness is a subjective experience of loss of health
How is health defined in terms of objective processes?
Objective process of functional stability, balance, integrity
How is wellness defined?
Subjective experience of stability, balance
What does the socioenvironmental approach to health emphasize?
The impact of social, economic, cultural, and environmental conditions on the well-being of individuals and communities
What are the three major historical approaches to health in Canada?
Medical, Behavioural, Socioenvironmental
What does the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion identify?
Prerequisites for health and responsibility for health on society rather than on individuals alone
Fill in the blank: ______ is a pathological process detected by medical science.
[Disease]
Fill in the blank: ______ is a subjective experience of loss of health.
[Illness]
True or False: Health is seen as an objective goal of living.
False
According to the updated conceptualization of health by the WHO in 1984, what is health seen as?
A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living
What factors influence health in the socioenvironmental approach?
Social and environmental factors, extending beyond individual behaviors and biology
In the context of health, what does ‘functional stability’ refer to?
The ability of an individual to maintain physical and mental health
How might an individual’s definition of health change?
As they experience different life transitions (aging, parenthood)
What is the best description of Peter’s health situation?
Peter experiences wellness even though he has a disease
What is self-concept?
It is the mental image that a person has of themselves
Self-concept is a subjective and complex set of conscious and unconscious attitudes and perceptions about oneself.
How is self-concept related to self-esteem?
Self-concept is the cognitive aspect of self, while self-esteem is the subjective feeling of self-acceptance and self-respect.
Self-esteem involves liking, accepting, approving, and valuing oneself.
List the domains of self-concept.
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
- Academic
What factors can affect a person’s self-concept?
- Loss of bodily function
- Decline in activity tolerance
- Difficulty managing chronic illness
What is the role of nurses in assessing self-concept?
Nurses assess patients to determine if they have a healthy self-concept and develop nursing strategies to assist patients in adjusting to alterations in self-concept.
When does the development of self-concept begin?
It begins in childhood and continues throughout the lifespan.
What happens to self-concept during adolescence?
Self-concept tends to decrease during adolescence.
What are the components of self-concept?
- Identity
- Body image
- Role performance
- Self-esteem
Define identity in the context of self-concept.
Internal sense of individuality that distinguishes us from others.
What influences identity?
- Age
- Gender
- Sexuality
- Social class
- Ethnicity
- Culture
What is body image?
Perceptions we have of our bodies, including size, appearance, and functioning.
What factors can affect body image?
- Physical development
- Normal developmental transitions
- Aging-related changes
- Cultural and societal attitudes
What is role performance?
The way individuals perceive their ability to carry out significant roles.
How does difficulty in meeting role expectations affect self-concept?
It leads to decreased self-esteem and altered self-concept.
What is self-esteem?
Overall sense of self-worth that is positive when a person feels capable and competent.
What are stressors affecting self-concept?
Any real or perceived change that threatens identity, body image, or role performance.
True or False: Adolescents are the most vulnerable group regarding self-concept.
True
What should nurses do to promote a positive self-concept in clients?
- Reinforce the client’s expression of thoughts and feelings
- Encourage opportunities for self-care
- Elicit the client’s perceptions of strengths and weaknesses
Fill in the blank: The nurse needs to remain aware of their own _______.
[feelings, ideas, values, expectations, and judgments]
