HLTA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Salutogenesis
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Challenging social + institutional norms, models of thinking, + power relationships. Researchers do not simply accept that ideas, policies, services, + initiatives are appropriate because they are provided by those with authority. Question + expose shortfalls, inequalities, + consequences. Finding + questioning ideas behind everyday social practices. Goes beyond consideration of practices to address ideas + norms that inform. Why ideas + norms are correct or incorrect + why they are held these actions. Advocating alongside and on behalf of people + issues that are neglected or marginalized in mainstream policy, administration, + research. Challenge the neglect of specific groups + make an effort to highlight vulnerability, inequality, + oppression experienced. Addressing pressing social + health issues that negatively affect individuals + populations. Understand what constitutes human suffering + human flourishing. Enhance research, make sense of empirical observations + meanings + Drawing on philosophy + social theory to inform research processes involved.
