SOC382 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Longitudinal Study, Discrete Event Simulation, Mental Disorder
4 Oct 2017
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Chapter 5- work and family life: the influence of social roles on health and illness. How individuals perceive and engage in family and work life has undergone profound social change from past generations some have been positive, but others have served to reduce the overall security of canadians. Emerging issue of work-life balance as a social determinant of health. Revisiting stress process and a life course approach. Importance of the sequencing and timing of life transitions for understanding how biographies unfold ex. cumulative advantage. Studying the implications these new trends (the delay of life transitions or following a different sequence than their parents/grandparents) on the health and well-being of young adults. Work and health: the changing world of work. Paid employment not only provides individuals with the material resources needed to maintain well-(cid:271)ei(cid:374)g, (cid:271)ut it"s also a source of dignity, self-fulfillment, and identity. Work is central to our lives thus, has a tremendous influence on our health and well-being.
