Unit 1 - AOS 1.3

Question 1

What are sociocultural factors?

Answer 1

The social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age

Question 2

What is socioeconomic status?

Answer 2

• is a person’s position within society, relative to others.
• based on 3 factors (education, income and occupation)

Question 3

What is the sociocultural factor family?

Answer 3

• plays a crucial role to play in the lives of most young people, as it provides the environment in which young people are raised.
• main provider for many resources, such as shelter, food, clothing, emotional support and educational opportunities.

Question 4

What are the sociocultural factor peer groups?

Answer 4

• young people often turn to their friends first for support and advice, instead of family members
• positive impact on health behaviour (social, physical & emotional hwb)

Question 5

What is the sociocultural factor health literacy?

Answer 5

• relates to how people access, understand and use health information and services in ways that promote and maintain health and wellbeing.
• decreased morbidity
• increase confidence and decrease stress levels, enhancing mental hwb

Question 6

What is the sociocultural factor education?

Answer 6

• young people are provided with the opportunities to gain knowledge and skills and be prepared to enter the workforce
• young people can form relationships and challenge themselves, which can lead to enhanced social, emotional and mental hwb

Question 7

What is the sociocultural factor income?

Answer 7

• include family income, as this has the most influence over the money available to young people.
• parental income is often directly related to the amount of money they have to spend on essentials, such as food, education, transport and healthcare