Date of Award
Fall 1981
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Fitts, Robert
Second Advisor
Miner, Lynn
Third Advisor
Nader, Charles
Abstract
A new trend tOl-1ard "health activation" is emerging in the United States which emphasizes self-care and self-help to enhance health. The traditional "sick role" paradigm formulated by Parsons (cited in Harston, 1970) views the individual as passive, not held responsible for becoming ill, and expected to lay aside his usual activities and be taken care of. This is being transformed into relying on active, informed participants in health promotion. Health activation is an educational approach to health care that focuses on what individuals can appropriately do for themselves (Shirreffs, 1978). A belief in individuals is fostered which asserts that health behavior can and should be self-directed (Alderman, 1980; Shirreffs, 1978). People can understand more about . health and thereby take more responsibility for pursuing positive behavior change.
Recommended Citation
Sobush, Dennis C., "The Effect of an Exercise Prescription on Physical Fitness in Physical Therapy Underclassmen" (1981). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 1298.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/1298