PS282 Chapter 9: THE PREVENTATION EQUATIONS
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The preventation equations: integrative guides for research and. Illustrates factors leading to behavioural and emotional disorders. Incidence of disorders = physical vulnerability (1) + stress (2) coping skills (3) + social support (4) + self esteem (5) Maurice elias argued this equation could be too easily interpreted at an individual level and extended albee"s formula to address factors in populations rather than just in individuals. Incidence of disorders = risk factors in the environment (6) + stressors (7) positive socialization practices (8) + social support resources (9) + opportunities for connectedness (10) Both formulas indicate risk is increased as a function of stressors and risk factors in environment, and decreased to the extent to which protective processes are enhanced. Disorder arises through combo of physical vulnerability and exposure to stress. Numerators and denominators of above equations reflect this model. Physical vulnerability and risk factors in environment reflect diathesis part of model.
