A missing ethical competency? A review of critical reflection in health promotion

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Tretheway ◽  
Jane Taylor ◽  
Lily O'Hara ◽  
Nikki Percival
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Critical Reflection

scholarly journals On the nature of programs: health promotion programs as action

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 731-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Potvin
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Critical Realism ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Causal Mechanisms ◽  
Natural Objects ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Empirical Realism

Assuming that sound methodological indications regarding the evaluation of health promotion programs should be rooted in a critical reflection on the nature of health promotion programs, this paper reviews two traditional ontological perspectives at the basis of most scientific activity. While empirical realism conceptualises programs as natural objects, idealism and relativism strictly confine programs in the realm of representations and models. Both ontological perspectives however are unsatisfying for health promotion programs. It is suggested that critical realism which proposes a three-layer ontology offers a better framework for conceiving health promotion programs. In this ontology, the nature of programs lies in actions undertaken to create the conditions by which social causal mechanisms are triggered. Ultimately locating programs in the realm of practice.

Health psychology and health promotion

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Faltermaier
Keyword(s):  
Health Psychology ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Socially Disadvantaged ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
Prevention And Health Promotion ◽  
Basic And Applied Research

Abstract. The Flensburg health psychology group takes a salutogenic perspective and aims at developing innovative health promotion approaches. It stands in the interdisciplinary context of health and educational sciences. Our focus in research is on both, stress processes and lay representations of health and illness in the context of salutogenic theories of health. Basic and applied research activities aim at developing subject-oriented approaches of prevention and health promotion that are designed to promote health resources and competencies in selected settings and target groups. Current research is concentrated on socially disadvantaged groups, on occupational groups and on men to develop tailored health promotion approaches that reach groups in need and which show sustainable effects.

Health Works In The Community/Health Works For Women 2: Addressing Health Promotion Among Blue Collar Women

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Marks ◽  
Marci Campbell ◽  
Leigh Belton ◽  
Salli Benedict ◽  
Peggy Bentley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Blue Collar
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