HLTC24H3 : lec 4 notes
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Mechanisms by which unemployment leads to poor health (bartley et al. , 2000) Adaptation made by lowering expectations and increased alienation and cynicism. Associated with presence of chronic anxiety: unemployment as a stimulus to unhealthy behaviours, health-related behaviours, important in context of longer term development - is associated with previous behaviours prior to unemployment but also stimulated by loss of employment. > smoke, > low weight, > problem drinking. > suicide rate, related to adverse life events associated with unemployment such as loss of home and marriage breakdown. The pathways to illness & disease for those not working: Opportunities for self-expression and individual development at work. The demand-control model (karasek: control (latitude) , job demand, social support e. primarily concerned with workplace conditions. Job complexity - task variation, number of parallel tasks. Role ambiguity - clarity of job objectives and responsibility. Sense of well-being or control, or mastery over one"as activities and development, as well as the enjoyment of certain self-esteem.
