The salutogenic model as a theory to guide health promotion

Journal/Book: Health Promot International. 1996; 11: Walton St, Journals Dept, Oxford, England OX2 6DP. Oxford Univ Press United Kingdom. 11-18.

Abstract: This paper provides a critical look at the challenges facing the field of health promotion. Pointing to the persistence of the disease orientation and the limits of risk factor approaches for conceptualizing and conducting research on health, the salutogenic orientation is presented as a more viable paradigm for health promotion research and practice. The Sense of Coherence framework is offered as a useful theory for taking a salutogenic approach to health research.

Note: Article A Antonovsky, Ben Gurion Univ Negev, Fac Hlth Sci, Beer Sheva, Israel

Keyword(s): health promotion; salutogenic model; theory; 1990S

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