Integrating Sociological and Biological Models: An Editorial

Social and biological assumptions about health shape research and affect the development and application of knowledge. Without participation by sociologists the full impact of individual social factors and the larger social context will continue to be underestimated.

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Published in:Journal of health and social behavior 1999-06, Vol.40 (2), p.126-129
Main Authors: Fremont, Allen M., Bird, Chloe E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging (Individuals)
Biological and medical sciences
Biological aspects
Biological Factors
Biology
Biomedical research
Biomedicine
Bionics
Biosocial Theory
Compliance (Psychology)
Coping
Depression (Psychology)
Diabetes
Editorials
Evidence
Feedback (Response)
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Health
Health Behavior
Health care
Interdisciplinary Approach
Males
Medical research
Medical Services
Medical Sociology
Men
Miscellaneous
Myocardial infarction
Psychology
Psychology and medicine
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychosocial Factors
Reactivity
Relationship
Social Behavior
Social Environment
Social Networks
Social psychology
Social Scientists
Sociological aspects
Sociology
Womens health
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Summary:Social and biological assumptions about health shape research and affect the development and application of knowledge. Without participation by sociologists the full impact of individual social factors and the larger social context will continue to be underestimated.
ISSN:0022-1465
2150-6000
DOI:10.2307/2676368