Health and wellbeing in social care

1. Health and
Wellbeing in
Context
Session 1:
Introductions

2. Learning Objectives
Student evaluation of Safeguarding Module
• Outline the context of the module and
assessment
• Introduce and identify key concepts of the
module
• Discuss how psychosocial concepts are
constructed in society
• Evaluate key psychosocial concepts
which define population and society 2

3. Student evaluation –
Safeguarding Module
× Be honest in your feedback
× Try to justify what you felt strongly about by writing a
comment
× We want students to have a FABULOUS experience,
so if there are things we can change, let us know!
× Think about any sessions or approaches that you
found especially helpful
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4. 4
All Aboard!
“If we are to fully grasp the nature
of human experience, we need to
understand ourselves and others
biologically and psychologically,
sociologically and politically,
spiritually and interpersonally”
(Megele, 2015, p.3)
With reference to your ‘ticket’ which
‘psychosocial concepts’ factors applied
and were influential in your survival (or
not) on the Titanic?

5. 1.
Outline how the
module is assessed
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6. Assessment within the module
Assessment 1: Week 22
(7th March)
Individual presentation
10 minute presentation and 5
minutes for question and answer
on how a psychosocial factor
influences life chances
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7. Assessment within the module
Assessment 2: Week 30
(11th May 2019)
 “Demonstrate the influences of
psychosocial theory, concepts &
social constructs to current social
policy & care with reference to a
period in a persons’ lifespan.” 7

8. Check out the
Module
Timetable:
pp.5-10
Note down key
dates
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9. 9
Reminder: we are using the
IAR HE teaching model
I – Input
A – Action
R – Reflection

10. 10
You need to be Proactive!!!!!

11. 2.
Introduce and identify
key concepts of the
module
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12. What is a
psychosocial
factor?
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13. Psychosocial factors include two variables:
× The psychological which includes
personality and personal attributes such
as hostility, depression, positivity… which
exist at an individual level.
× The second category is more structural in
nature, such as work conditions and
income, on a group level.
× These two categories work together to
impact on people’s life chances
13(Singh-Manoux, 2003)

14. What are some
examples of
psychosocial factors?
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Hint: Think about the titanic

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What is
currently the
leading cause of
death in the UK?
(Particuarly for
women?)How should services
respond to these
facts…………and do they?

16. 16
What is psychology?
What is sociology?
Can you find definitions?

17. Psychology:
“Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental
processes”
(Ogloff and Finkleman, 1999, p.2)
“The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially
those affecting behaviour in a given context.”
(Oxford Dictionary, 2018)
Health Psychology: Understanding the psychological influences on
how people stay healthy, why they become ill & how they respond
to illness
(Taylor, 2012) 17

18. Sociology:
“Sociology is the study of society”
(Simpson, 2007)
Sociology helps us to question
and understand assumptions
about society
(Saraga, 1998)
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19. Psychosocial Constructs
This is not an objective, observable entity in the
world waiting to be discovered, but rather is
created (constructed) by social values and
preconceptions
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R – Reflect on how we ‘construct’
• How do we group people
together in society?
• What labels do we apply?
• How would you describe
yourself using these concepts?
• Have you ever been ’on the
receiving end’ of a psychosocial
construct?

20. It is crucial that professionals
health and social care that we
are aware of their own and
others psychosocial constructs,
what has influenced them and
how they in turn influence
behaviour/impact on others
Why?
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21. 21
Learning Check
× What have you learned
so far?
× Any burning questions?
× Summarise key points
on the mind-maps

22. 3.
Discuss how psychosocial
concepts are constructed
in society
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23. Key
Questions
× Are key concepts such as gender
and sexuality viewed the same
by all?
× What influences the
development of social
constructs in any one individual?
× Culture?
× Age?
× Faith?
× Any other?

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Why do social constructs matter?
Social constructs
Social norms
Social Problems
Social problems are a
‘product’ of social norms
as they represent any
behaviour that does not
‘fit’ with the norms of the
group/society

25. 25
What are some
examples of behaviour
that are outside social
norms? (Think both
historically and
currently)

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Reflect on one
of the examples
of a social
problem…
Would
everyone in
the room
agree on
this?
Would
everyone in
your social
circle agree?
Would most
people in
the UK
agree?
Would
most
people in
the world
agree?
Why are there
differences?

27. According to some sociologists…
× Social norms and values act as binding
force for societies.
× Shared norms and values are needed to
allow society to function efficiently and
cooperatively.
If not there would be…….
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28. 4.
Evaluate key psychosocial
concepts which define
population and society
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× Gender
× Disability
× Ethnicity
× Sexuality
× Age
× Community (including
geographical area)
× Education
× Work
× Unemployment
In the eyes of society many of
the above define/alter the
status/power of an individual
Do
you
agree?

30. Study Task – 1 hour
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In pairs/threes take one of the concepts identified and
prepare a short presentation exploring/evaluating the
concept. Submit your presentation on the link on this
week’s page on Canvas
See what you can find on:
× Definitions
× Examples
× Relevant statistics
× Typical Stereotypes/attitudes
× Influence on life chances
× Links to other constructs listed
× Any other relevant info

31. Useful websites…
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× Office of National Statistics (ONS)
× Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)
× Times/Telegraph/Independent newspapers
× Public Health England
× GOV.UK
× Use Discovery on via LRC on Canvas

32. Feedback
Complete the peer feedback
forms identifying two things
each group did well, and one
thing they could improve

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What have you learned
from taking part in the
presentations, and
listening to others?
Write down 3 key
learning points

34. 34
Next week…
Demographics
The shocking
truths about the
UK and
population
trends!!!

35. Independent Study
Read and highlight three key
points from the article on
Dementia and Alzheimer’s
disease from the Guardian (at
the back of your notes)
We will discuss this at the
start of the next lesson.
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Oxford University Press.
Comer, R., Gould, E. and Furnham, A. (2013) Psychology. Hoboken: Wiley.
Giddens, A. and Sutton, P. W. (2017) Sociology. (8th Edn.) Cambridge: Policy Press.
Megele C (2015) Psychosocial and Relationship Based Practice. Northwich: Critical
Publishing Limited.
Ogloff, J. R. P. and Finkleman, D. (1999) ‘Psychology and law: an overview’, in Roesch, R.,
Hart, S. D., and Ogloff, J. R. P. (Eds.) Psychology and law: the state of the discipline. New
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