La sociologia della malattia in Achille Ardigň e nei classici della sociologia della salute

2009 ◽  
pp. 57-73
Author(s):  
Antonio Maturo
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Social Stratification ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Sick Role ◽  
Founding Father ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
Weak Points ◽  
Sociology Of Health ◽  
Father Role

- This charter describes the main theoretical sources used by Achille Ardigň to develop his theory of sociology of health and illness. The influence of Durkheim might be found in the interest Ardigň has for the nexus between social integration and health. Ardigň recognizes the founding father' role of Parsons in the sociology of health, yet he criticizes Parsons because he is too much concerned with the systemic integration and because he doesn't pay attention on empathy. Moreover, the theory of the sick role is tailored on people suffering only for acute diseases - today, more importance should be given to chronic conditions. Some answers to the weak points of Parsons and Durkheim theories are found in phenomenology and its concepts (empathy, Lebenswelt, Körper). In order to avoid to become too much subjectivist, Ardigň integrates, in his sociology, but only partially, the views of the conflictualistic approaches on illness and social stratification. My final proposal is to consider Achille Ardigň as a very eclectic scholar.Keywords: Ardigň, sociology of health, empathy, Parsons, Durkheim, Illich.Parole chiave: Ardigň, sociologia della salute, empatia, Parsons, Durkheim, Illich.

Yoga as Therapy for People With Aphasia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 853-860
Author(s):  
Aimee Dietz ◽  
E. Susan Duncan ◽  
Lauren Bislick ◽  
Sarah Stegman ◽  
Jenna Collins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Social Integration ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Body Practices

Purpose This viewpoint offers a perspective on the potential impact of an adapted yoga program for people with stroke-induced aphasia, with a call for additional work in this area. Conclusion Aphasia often results in decreased quality of life (QoL) from fewer social interactions, relationship strain between survivors and co-survivors, depression, and a multitude of other factors. We suggest a therapeutic yoga program for survivors and co-survivors could enhance several components of the dyad's lives that are frequently diminished as a result of aphasia, ultimately increasing QoL. In particular, we highlight the role of resilience and coping as essential tools on the rehabilitative journey in aphasia. After exploring yoga and other mind–body practices, we describe documented positive changes—including cognitive function, social integration, and QoL—following use of yoga in other chronic conditions. As people with communication deficits are typically excluded from these studies, further research is needed to establish whether these benefits generalize to people with aphasia.

scholarly journals The role of explanatory models of breast cancer in breast cancer prevention behaviors among Arab-Israeli physicians and laywomen

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Soffer ◽  
Miri Cohen ◽  
Faisal Azaiza
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Explanatory Models ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cultural Perceptions ◽  
Arab Population ◽  
Barriers To Screening ◽  
The North ◽  
Health And Illness

Abstract Background: ‘Explanatory Models’ (EMs) are frameworks through which individuals and groups understand diseases, are influenced by cultural and religious perceptions of health and illness, and influence both physicians and patients’ behaviors. Aims: To examine the role of EMs of illness (cancer-related perceptions) in physicians’ and laywomen’s behaviors (decision to recommend undergoing regular mammography, adhering to mammography) in the context of a traditional-religious society, that is, the Arab society in Israel. Methods: Two combined samples were drawn: a representative sample of 146 Arab physicians who serve the Arab population and a sample composed of 290 Arab women, aged 50–70 years, representative of the main Arab groups residing in the north and center of Israel (Muslims, Christians) were each randomly sampled (cluster sampling). All respondents completed a closed-ended questionnaire. Results: Women held more cultural cancer-related beliefs and fatalistic beliefs than physicians. Physicians attributed more access barriers to screening as well as fear of radiation to women patients and lower social barriers to screening, compared with the women’s community sample. Higher fatalistic beliefs among women hindered the probability of adherence to mammography; physicians with higher fatalistic beliefs were less likely to recommend mammography. Conclusions: The role of cultural perceptions needs to be particularly emphasized. In addition to understanding the patients’ perceptions of illness, physicians must also reflect on the social, cultural, and psychological factors that shape their decision to recommend undergoing regular mammography.

scholarly journals The Absolute as the Meeting Point Between Speculation and Fiction

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 349-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daina Habdankaitė
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Meeting Point ◽  
Weird Fiction ◽  
Weak Points ◽  
The Absolute

AbstractThe article investigates Meillassoux’s notion of the absolute in relationship with the Kantian and Hegelian philosophical systems. The absolute, as independent of subjective consciousness, is showcased as the meeting point of speculation and fiction. By looking into Meillassoux’s notions of speculation and some works of weird fiction, it is argued that the significant role of imagination as well as a deferred temporality is what facilitates the discussion of both speculation and fiction as faculties able to transcend the limitations that are projected by the correlationist mind. Through a reading of Lovecraftian fiction, both the strong and weak points of Meillassoux’s argumentation in After Finitude and Science Fiction and Extro-Science Fiction are identified, proving the latter to be a less successful way of grasping the chaotic real.

Individual differences in political aggression: The role of social integration, perceived grievances and low self-control

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 603-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lieven J.R. Pauwels ◽  
Vanja Ljujic ◽  
Ann De Buck
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Social Integration ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Content Support ◽  
Log Linear ◽  
Low Self Control ◽  
And Function

Several models have been suggested for studying (self-reported) aggression. Less frequently, these theories are empirically applied to explain individual differences in political aggression. The present study examines the role of distal, intermediate and proximate mechanisms in a net-sample of 6020 young adults. Using log-linear structural equation modelling, the independent effects of cumulative social integration, perceived personal and group injustices and low self-control are assessed. It is assumed that these factors contribute to the ‘crystallization of discontent’ by fostering religious authoritarianism, political powerlessness, support for extremist beliefs and online exposure to extremist content. Support for extremist content and online exposure to extremist content are strong predictors, and function as different routes towards political aggression. The results support an integrated approach towards the study of political aggression. Implications for future studies are discussed.

Theories of Nation Building: An Analysis for Academicians and Nation Builders to Employ Nepali Army

Unity Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Anand Sing Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Historical Times

Some of the theories of nation building have been dedicated to the study of link between nation and nationalism; others are attributed to explore nation building, state building, social integration, national integration and even conflict transformation during various historical periods. However, nation building is a normative concept used by academicians and nation builders alike to study the role of armed forces in nation building in recent times. Although research has conducted on ethnicity and nation building in Nepal, a little is known about application of theoretical perspective to explore the role of Nepali Army in nation building. Apparently, this article argues that the level of theoretical awareness of academicians and nation builders needs improvement and multiple theories of nation building are relevant to explore the role of Nepali Army in nation building during various enclaves of Nepali nation. Important issues like what are the relevant theories in Nepali context to analyse nation building? Their implication during the historical times to study the link of Nepali Army with nation building needs to be studied. Hence, this paper comparatively examines a nation building theories and their relevant implications during various enclaves of Nepali nation particularly applauding the role on Nepali Army. Conceptual framework based on Saunder's Research Onion Peeled (2007) method was used with qualitative design in a way of inductive approach to conduct the research work to investigate the research questions. Comparative document study, library research, quick survey with policy makers, government employees, professors, university students APF Officers and Army Officers based on purposive sampling method have been used. Study found that Nepali nation passes through its own way of building the nation in various enclaves, none of the theories are complete to study the employment of Nepali Army to produce visible and encouraging results. The level of theoretical awareness of academicians and nation builders needs further improvement. For this, multiple theories particularly related to social transformation, infrastructural development in support of centre to periphery relation; social integration and nationalism are appropriate.

From childhood adversity to problem behaviors: Role of psychological and structural social integration

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lo-Hsin Chao ◽  
Meng-Che Tsai ◽  
Ya-Lun Liang ◽  
Carol Strong ◽  
Chung-Ying Lin
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Childhood Adversity
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