- Culture
- Demographic & Social Identities 
- Relationships & Social Support
- Spirituality 

Sociological factors that influence health and disease are largely external influences that greater society imposes upon the individual, their body, and self.

Sociological Factors of Health & Disease

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biopsychosocial_model

Biopsychosocial model

Brannon, L, Updegraff, J. A., & Feist, J (2018). Health psychology: An introduction to behavior and health. (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health

Examples of Sociological Factors of Health & Disease

The well-documented link between social class and health outcomes can be partly explained by the concept of perceived control. Research indicates that more affluent individuals generally report better health, a phenomenon attributed to their stronger belief in their ability to manage life's stressors. This sense of control acts as a psychological resource that influences health behaviors and responses to stress.

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