Healthy and Equitable Interpersonal Relationships, Health Inequalities and Socio-Educational Interventions

Interpersonal relationships undoubtedly have a bidirectional connection with the health of individuals and communities. Relational models based on equity contribute to well-being, while asymmetrical relationships based on hierarchies and differences of power negatively impact mental, physical, and s...

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Autores: Forcadell Díez, Lluís|||0000-0002-3934-4666, Juárez Martínez, Olga|||0000-0001-5343-6295, Abiétar, Daniel G.|||0000-0002-5268-3574, López Medina, María José|||0000-0003-4402-2239, Sánchez-Martínez, Francesca|||0000-0001-8198-1661, Pérez Albarracín, Glòria|||0000-0001-6653-3393
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:301709
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/301709
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1111/josh.13318
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Childhood
Conceptual framework
Health education
Interpersonal relations
Violence
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Sumario:Interpersonal relationships undoubtedly have a bidirectional connection with the health of individuals and communities. Relational models based on equity contribute to well-being, while asymmetrical relationships based on hierarchies and differences of power negatively impact mental, physical, and social health. A conceptual framework for understanding the determinants of interpersonal relational models was developed. Structural determinants were identified as the combined action of systems of oppression, the socio-historical context that normalizes violence, and social stratification and segregation, consequences which included inequitable access to power, resources, and opportunities. Intermediate determinants include individual, psychosocial, behavioral, and community aspects. Structural and intermediate determinants impact health and health inequalities through multiple relational patterns that are simultaneously established and sustained by individuals and communities. The health impact of inequitable relational patterns includes: Reduced self-esteem; anxiety, stress, and depression; acceptance of violence; physical and sexual harm; suicide; and murder. This conceptual framework allows for the modification of relational models by influencing structural and intermediate determinants. Six areas of intervention have been identified: educative policies, school governance, physical and symbolic space, school curriculum, school-community relations, and socio-educative interventions to promote healthy and equitable relationships. Healthy and equitable relationships are associated with improved subjective well-being, health status and protection from violence. Socio-educational interventions that consider the elements of this conceptual framework may be effective in promoting healthy and equitable relational models.