Biopsychosociality
Biopsychosociality is a perspective in which health, behavior and well-being are understood as the result of the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors.
Definition
The biopsychosocial model extends the narrow view of a person through one factor. It takes into account the body, emotions, beliefs, behaviors, relationships, living conditions and culture. This does not mean that each factor is always equally important, but that a reliable understanding of the problem requires examining several levels of influence at once.
Key ideas
- Biology
- Psychology
- Social context
Practice and life
For a difficult problem, make a 3B map: biological factors, psychological patterns and social conditions. Only then select the intervention point.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to use the biopsychosocial model as a general term without specific analysis. It is also a mistake to ignore biology or social context when only a psychological explanation suits us.
> Man is not only a body, only a thought, or only an environment.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- What is biological about this?
- What results from beliefs, emotions and behaviors?
- What role do relationships and living conditions play?