TOPIC – Relationship: Chapter 25 (Page 389)
SUMMARY – This section covers the topic of relationship. The characteristic of one’s social relationship may be related to chronic diseases, particularly, stroke, heart diseases and all-cause mortality. The book mentioned that the mechanisms is still not clear, however, when it came to the marriage problems and contradiction, the relationship argument, and even isolation have poor outcomes upon health and increase the risk of disease. It mentioned that those individuals who have good supportive friends/relationships, lowered the risk of chronic diseases and inflammation. Bad relationships may influence cytokine activity and cause an inflammatory response, yet when it came to positive and or good relationships may do the opposite. Programs like the “ABC”, which stand for “Act-Belong-Commit” should be used to promote a healthy relationship, and manage chronic
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I always interpreted as to, if I have good friends that I will do good things, yet if I have bad friends I will do bad things. Reading this chapter and particularly this sections it reminded me of this quote. I personally now see this quote with a different connotation. I see it as to it is crucial with what kind of people we relate because it will affect our health. I see it as if we “hang out” with people that do not have their own health as their priority, then little by little, it will also influence our health. I believe that we should use the program “Act- Belong-Commit” in our health and nutrition programs. Reading the assigned book for this class it made me realize that when it comes to health, we cannot “pinpoint” one aspect, yet that we should see it as a whole. I believe that a good health professional knows when to ask for help from other healthcare professionals, in order for the treatment plan to be more
Well, who really am I? Am I rude, strict or obnoxious? Or am I loving and caring? Think and know me better.
However, some variation and possible novelty surfaced in this period of the lifespan. According to (Clark, Ouellette, Powell, & Milberg, 1987), in late adulthood, social interactions are more about communal orientation. Meaning that in this stage, friendships are deeply about the welfare of friends, concerns for friend’s well-being, and support, which portrayed this stage mainly about high quality relations. In his research, Field (1999) reported that late adults’ deep care for friend’s well-being is understandable for the fact that, older adults are in the stage where health issues often emerge, therefore, a sense of vulnerability arised. However, normative life events that retained social interactions in middle adulthood decrease because they are most likely release from family restraint, workforce responsibility and past personal obligations (Field,
First, the article introduces the audience to friendships described by Aristotle, and Todd May. In the text it states, “It is threatened when we are encouraged to look up on those
Within our Western society marital status is often categorized into two definite groups. One obviously being married, and the other which often has much ambiguity surrounding it, is single. We are brought into this world as single; we do not have a spouse or partner. The first relationship that we experience as humans is being single (Thornton 77). Recent research has been showing that being single is very beneficial to one’s well-being including their health. According to a website based around healthy living, being single has its health benefits. As a single individual one is less likely to gain w...
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...s the foundation. Friends should “loyally admonish one another and always set one another right (Confucius 9).” Friends can be relied on no matter what the problem. The superior man gives his servants no ground for complaint that he makes insufficient use of them, but does not expect perfection.
Mark Edmundson, published the essay “Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here” on August 22, 2011 in the Oxford American. Edmundson received his education at Yale University and is currently a professor of English at Virginia University. In the beginning of the essay, He describes the initial feelings of a new college student and explains what is expected throughout the process. He adamantly expresses the need to find oneself, which he feels is the true meaning behind achieving higher education. He describes sources of pressure students face when trying to get an education, which include expectations from society, family, and even the university the student is attending. The institutions are pressuring students to avoid making an impact on society and only getting a degree for the purpose getting a job.
If a good and self sufficient man were to develop a friendship, they may see the flaws that they themselves may not see. But not only will a good man see any flaws or things to work on in his friend, but the excellent person also who has friends can embrace the qualities that make him virtuous through his friends. This is because it is easier to view someone’s best or worst qualities through someone else’s eyes than for them to view their own. Being able to be around another person who is doing virtuous acts rather than doing virtuous acts by one’s self, gives the good man more realization that he is in fact an excellent
Although very divergent in their focus, the existing theoretical models seem to have some similarities and differences. This is especially true in regard to their factors of analysis when considering social determinants of health. For example, Krieger’s ecosocial theory encompasses and acknowledges the roles of social and psychosocial processes of disease process (WHO 2010).
This model believes that an individual may be free from disease or physical injury however social factors that surrounds a person will determine their wellbeing. In the social dimension of health a person has to be able to interact with people, such as friends and family. According to Antonia C. Lyons and Kerry Chamberlain (2006) Health Psychology a Critical introduction ‘studies have demonstrated an association between what is called social integration and physical health, including mortality rates’. The skill to be able to build healthy relationships may give an individual a positive self-image. Poor social skills may mean that an individual may become isolated or stressed. If an individual becomes stressed and isolated they will be free of disease as they will be physically and mentally fit, however the stress will contribute to the health status of the individual. According to Charles L. Sheridan and Sally A. Radmacher (1992) Health psychology challenging the biomedical model ‘attributes like strength, health and attractiveness can be helpful in coping with
Intimate relationships give meaning to life, a sense of identity, of well-being, of security, and of being needed. These relationships allow us to love and be loved. They bring a sense of security and lessen loneliness. Without intimacy there is emotional isolation, and emotional isolation increases the risk of physical and emotional disord...
You can medically be in the best shape possible, but if you are under a lot of stress, your mental health is compromised, which can lead to isolation from others, and now your social health is being neglected. It’s just one big cycle. Focusing on all components of good health such as eating a balanced diet for your physical, finding stress relievers for your mental and spending time with friends and family for social, is taking positive preventive measures to stay healthy. It is not only our responsibility, but a community effort to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve and maintain overall good health.
...is economy we live in today, relationships with others are important. This means whether it’s with parents, friends, business associates, or colleagues; we need beneficial relationships to succeed.
As Francis Bacon once said, “A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul; a sick body is a prison” (Quote World). In his quote, Bacon explains how people should relieve their stress in order to live a healthy life. By the use of this quote, it is used to represent how people should not be obsessed with their health habits. Henceforth, should people be captivated with their health habits? In Stephen Leacock’s essay, “How to Live to be 200”, Leacock’s arguments are compelling because he develops a sarcastic tone by making satirical statements, and uses rhetorical devices, allowing readers to draw personal connections.
The individual ability to have friendly ties with others will have satisfying relationships which in turn will help him to survive and grow in the society. Having Positive Relations with Others and the ability to love is viewed as the central component of mental health. Individuals high on this factor are described as having strong feelings of compassion and warmth for all human beings. This aspect refers to being capable of displaying great love, deeper friendship, and positive identification with others. The importance of positive relations with others is repeatedly stressed in most theories of psychological wellbeing. Ryff (1989) defined positive relations with others as heartfelt, trusting interpersonal relations and strong outlooks of empathy and