Illness and the Sick Role (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Who developed sick role theory & when?
Who developed sick role theory & when?
Talcott Parsons, 1951
Nature of illness concept
Nature of illness concept
Subjective, depends on individual interpretation & validation
Sick role theory's sociological perspective
Sick role theory's sociological perspective
Functionalist
3 rights in sick role
3 rights in sick role
Exemption from duties, sympathy/care, relief from blame
3 obligations in sick role
3 obligations in sick role
Desire to recover, cooperate with treatment, follow medical advice
Doctors' role in sick role system
Doctors' role in sick role system
Gatekeepers who validate illness claims
Functionalist view: doctors' purpose
Functionalist view: doctors' purpose
Maintain social order & prevent workplace disruption
Marxist view: doctors as...
Marxist view: doctors as...
Agents of social control for the state
Interactionist view: doctor-patient dynamic
Interactionist view: doctor-patient dynamic
Power imbalances, unequal relationships
Modern sick role application
Modern sick role application
Sick note system (legitimises absence)
UK avg sick days/year (2013)
UK avg sick days/year (2013)
9.1 days
Conditions challenging sick role theory
Conditions challenging sick role theory
Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia
Term for faking illness
Term for faking illness
Malingering