Title
Reconceptualizing the construct of health: integrating emic and etic perspectives
Document Type
Article
Peer Reviewed
1
Publication Date
6-1-1984
NLM Title Abbreviation
Res Nurs Health
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Research in nursing & health
PubMed ID
6565303
DOI of Published Version
10.1002/nur.4770070206
Start Page
101
End Page
109
Abstract
Despite the importance of the health construct for nursing, there is not agreement on the nature of health. In this article, various conceptualizations of health are reviewed, the emic-etic distinction between the concepts of disease and illness is delineated, and a new model of health is presented. This model is illustrated with examples from the folk and scientific domains of one cultural group, Greek Americans. Finally, implications for using this model in nursing practice are discussed and research directions are suggested.
Keywords
Health, Attitude to Health, Culture, Models, Theoretical
Published Article/Book Citation
Research in nursing & health, 7:2 (1984) pp.101-109.
Recommended Citation
Research in nursing & health. 1984 Jun;7(2):101-109.
URL
https://ir.uiowa.edu/nursing_pubs/74
