socioecological model

Question 1

define socioecological model for health

Answer 1

theoretical framework used to understand the complex interplay of factors influencing health

Question 2

importance of the model

Answer 2

acknowledges multiple influences on behaviour and thwt that is no single cause of illness or disease

Question 3

end goal

Answer 3

more effective health promotion that can target specific populations to best effect changes in a community

Question 4

define the first step

Answer 4

individual
personal characteristics such as their habits attitudes and behaviours

eg someone may have a negative attitude towards maintains a healthy weight and have no knowledge of skills about healthy eating and cooking therefore make unhealthy choices for the rest of their lives

Question 5

define the third step

Answer 5

organisational

involves structures and policies within organisations including workplaces schools and healthcare settings

examples are bullying and harassment policies, safety and injury prevention

Question 6

list the second step define and provide example

Answer 6

interpersonal

involves relationships like family friends peers and other social networks and their influences in health behaviours

e.g. if a family highly values sport is encourages children to be active and they will grow healthy reducing risk of disease

Question 7

fourth step list define example

Answer 7

community
characteristics of communities including workplaces neighbourhoods and local organisations. e,g, different cultures may interact with different organisations like school and influences interactions thwt take place influencing behaviours

Question 8

fifth step list define example

Answer 8

society

focuses on laws policies and regulations at local state and international level.
e.g. speeding laws, policies in schools and workplaces, sugary food and alcohol use

Question 9

apply model to alcohol use

Answer 9

1. Individual: young people may be lacking in necessary alcohol education and may not understand the risks due to poor health education lessons or content not being taught in schools.
2. Interpersonal: young people are heavily influenced by family and close friends. If risky consumption is common amongst family, young people may consider it acceptable behaviour they then adopt.
3. Organisational: workplaces for young people may fail to have structures or policies to promote safe alcohol consumption. This could result in risk drinking being encouraged at social events and young people being more inclined to consume risky amounts.
4. Community: If a young person’s community in which they reside is dominated by stereotypes and norms in regard to risky alcohol consumption, they are unlikely to be aware of the negative consequences. This can increase the likelihood they will drink alcohol at risky amounts, as it is a norm in their community
5. Society: stereotypes and norms surrounding alcohol use are highly influential on young people’s behaviours, especially towards alcohol. It is widely accepted to drink and binge drink in Australia when celebrating. Therefore, young people are more likely to participate in risky drinking.