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Outcomes for the Sociology of Mental Health: Are We Meeting Our Goals?
- Source :
- Journal of Health & Social Behavior; Jun2002, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p223-235, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- In this paper I argue that a fruitful discussion of the choice of outcomes in the sociological study of the social antecedents of mental health problems would benefit from a consideration of the goals that we are trying to achieve. The most clearly articulated goal is that of uncovering those aspects of society that produce harm. I examine the premises of the current conceptual framework--the stress paradigm--in light of its ability to fulfill this goal, and I discuss the implications for the types of outcome measures we use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00221465
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Health & Social Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7208899
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2307/3090198