Salutogenesis
Salutogenesis
Salutogenesis (pronounced: sah-loo-toh-jen-uh-sis) is a term coined by medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky in the late 20th century. The term comes from the Latin salus meaning "health" and the Greek genesis meaning "origin".
Salutogenesis is a health approach focusing on factors that support human health and well-being, rather than on factors that cause disease (pathogenesis). More specifically, the salutogenic model is concerned with the relationship between health, stress, and coping.
Etymology
The term Salutogenesis was first introduced by Aaron Antonovsky in 1979. It is derived from the Latin word salus which means health and the Greek word genesis which means origin or source. The term was developed to contrast with pathogenesis, which focuses on the factors leading to disease.
Related Terms
- Pathogenesis: The process of development of a disease or a pathological condition.
- Health Promotion: The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
- Well-being: A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Coping: Dealing effectively with something difficult.
See Also
References
- Antonovsky, A. (1979). Health, stress, and coping. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Antonovsky, A. (1987). Unraveling The Mystery of Health - How People Manage Stress and Stay Well, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salutogenesis
- Wikipedia's article - Salutogenesis
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