NRSG138 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Family Values, Family Traditions, Sexual Orientation
Socio-Cultural Factors
● Impact of society and culture as experienced by the individual
○ Culture
○ Religion
○ Social class
○ Gender and gender identity
○ Demographic
○ Minority groups of society
○ Finances
○ Level of education
Social Determinants of Health
Impact on the ability for people to look after themselves and provide a safe environment with
access to healthcare, education and transport
● Socioeconomic position
● Early life circumstances
● Social exclusion
● Social capital
● Employment and work
● Housing and the residential environment
As socioeconomic position decreases - morbidity and mortality increase
Inequality within a society harms an individual’s sense of self and often prevents access to
the necessary conditions for optimum health and healthy living
It also changes the way people see themselves and their positions in society
● Transport - Motor vehicle reliance increases community vulnerability to social
isolation and socioeconomic disadvantage in the event of rising fuel prices. So if
people own a car - when fuel is expensive to buy - they may not be able to provide
transport for their family
● If public transport is not available in high density housing areas - this can impact on
individuals ability to access healthcare - as often the cost of a vehicle is prohibitive
● If individuals live a long way from the city and their transport is a car - they may have
to drive long distances to work which can be stressful, expensive and dangerous
● The longer driving also adds to individuals ongoing health concerns as these people
sit for long periods each day in the car and have limited exercise which contributes to
increased rates of chronic disease
Further impacts in a neighbourhood or community could be:
● Fast food - easy access in high density areas
● Noise pollution in high density areas
● Parkland, playgrounds
● Lighting and safe walkways for people to exercise and walk to shops and facilities
● Access to libraries, affordable childcare or healthcare
● Socialising areas - meeting rooms, community halls and clubs
● Schools
● Pollution from high density living areas and highways close by
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Document Summary
Impact of society and culture as experienced by the individual. Impact on the ability for people to look after themselves and provide a safe environment with access to healthcare, education and transport. As socioeconomic position decreases - morbidity and mortality increase. Inequality within a society harms an individual"s sense of self and often prevents access to the necessary conditions for optimum health and healthy living. It also changes the way people see themselves and their positions in society. Transport - motor vehicle reliance increases community vulnerability to social isolation and socioeconomic disadvantage in the event of rising fuel prices. So if people own a car - when fuel is expensive to buy - they may not be able to provide transport for their family. If public transport is not available in high density housing areas - this can impact on individuals ability to access healthcare - as often the cost of a vehicle is prohibitive.
