Week 4 Flashcards
Define toxic stress
Prolonged activation of stress response systems in the absence of protective relationships Always on edge Impossible to calm down Can weigh us down Can be out of our control
Define linking social capital
Between individuals and groups where power, social status and wealth are accessible
Define bridging social capital
Distant friends, associates, sports team, united by collective goal
Includes diverse group of people
Poor people may have strong bonding relationships but little access to bridging
Define a bonding social capital
Links between a homogenous group (close friends or family) where trust and cooperation is likely
Can exclude other groups seen as outsiders
What is the rainbow model
Provides a structed overview of social determinants of health
Person -> Individual factors -> Social and community networks -> Living and working conditions -> General social-economic. cultural and environmental conditions
Define health disparity
Health disparity is an unfair gap in access to health care, treatment provided, and health outcomes resulting from social inequalities or improper actions by professionals.
Define inequity
Refers to the disproportion of opportunities and rewards that refer to these subgroups that are unfair, unjust, avoidable and unnecessary
Define social inequality
Social inequality refers to a situation in which individual groups in a society do not have equal social status.
Define belonging
The human need to belong is strongly felt
To be apart of something
True or false biomedical views on health focus on the absence of disease
True
Define being
Reflected in roles and interests
Is necessary and complementary to occupation
Define occupation related to social health and well-being
Relationships Social status Shared purpose Occupational network Social and economical environments
Define occupation related to mental health and well-being
Education Finding meaning Time alone and with others Enjoyable activities Meeting interests Social acceptance
Define occupation related to physical health and well-being
Enjoyable and regular physical activity A balance of work and recreation Doing what you love Balance of healthy diet and exercise Adequate and regular sleep
