Health psychology

APPLYING HEALTH, SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY


Socioeconomic model of health:


 Health determined by social and economic factors
 Includes factors such as income, education, employment, and access to healthcare
 Emphasizes importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve
overall health outcomes
 Addresses health disparities among different socioeconomic groups
 Often used to inform public health policies and interventions


Holistic model of health:


 Health viewed as balance between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual
wellbeing
 Emphasizes interconnectedness of various aspects of health
 Considers factors such as diet, exercise, stress, social support, and environmental
factors
 Focuses on prevention and maintaining overall health rather than just treating illness
 Complementary and alternative medicine practices often used in this model
 Encourages individuals to take an active role in own health and wellness.




Biopsychosocial model of Health:
 The biopsychosocial model of health considers interactions between biological,
psychological, and social factors in determining health outcomes.
 Recognizes that health and illness are not solely determined by biological factors, but
also by psychological and social factors.
 Biological factors include genetics, physiology, and other physical aspects of the
body that can influence health outcomes.
 Psychological factors include thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and behaviours that can
impact health outcomes.
 Social factors include relationships, cultural and societal norms, and environmental
influences that can also impact health outcomes.