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

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.

Relationship Between Social Status, Stress, and Health

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

The biopsychosocial factors of health and disease are made up of the sum of 
- Biological Factors
- Psychological Factors
- Sociological Factors 


Biopsychosocial Factors of Health & Disease

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

Biopsychosocial model

The body's response to stressors from within the body or from the environment. 

Stress (Psychological Stress)

Stress is a process through which an individual perceives and responds to events, known as stressors, that they appraise as overwhelming or threatening to their well-being. This cognitive appraisal of the event and one's ability to cope with it is a key determinant of the resulting physiological or psychological strain. While often viewed negatively, stress can also be an adaptive response to challenging situations.

Stress

The LGBTQ+ community faces a number of health disparities and barriers to accessing proper care.  This is due in part to a lack of education and training within the healthcare field, which can help to create a healthcare environment that is open, accepting, and affirming towards members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Health equity and LGBTQ+ people

It has been documented that people living in poverty are much more likely to develop psychological illnesses. Therefore, we can expect marginalized populations to have the  highest risk of psychological illness.

The Relationship between Poverty and Mental Illness

Biological factors that influence health and disease are those that are related to the systems, functioning, and maintenance of the human body.

Biological Factors of Health & Disease

Psychological factors that influence health and disease are made up of the mindsets, decisions, and behaviors that one engages in regarding their own self. 

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