Lifestyle and health in a systemic-ecological perspective. Reflections on Chamberlain’s analysis

Journal title PSICOLOGIA DELLA SALUTE
Author/s Norma De Piccoli
Publishing Year 2018 Issue 2018/2 Language English
Pages 6 P. 21-26 File size 150 KB
DOI 10.3280/PDS2018-002005
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In response to Chamberlain’s article, the present paper offers a systemic-ecological analysis of the interdependence between the individual and the context. The analysis will also address lifestyles and critique the view that individuals bear sole responsibility for their actions. Coherent with this paradigm, participatory methodologies, mix-method tools, and community development are considered seminal means to assess processes and outcomes and to work with people.

Keywords: Health, systemic-ecological perspective, lifestyle, empowerment, community

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Norma De Piccoli, Lifestyle and health in a systemic-ecological perspective. Reflections on Chamberlain’s analysis in "PSICOLOGIA DELLA SALUTE" 2/2018, pp 21-26, DOI: 10.3280/PDS2018-002005