Higher education in health science and social work are examples of professional educations were it is vital to continue to learn and develop professional knowledge. This study focused on a specific...

In this explicitly sociological contribution I discern and explore a number of dimensions of vulnerability with potential relevance to people’s health, health-related quality of life and longevity. Reference is made here to (a) anomie, (b) alienation, (c) powerlessness, (d) marginalisation, (e) exclusion, (f) stigmatisation, (g) deviance, (h) cultural imperialism, (i) loneliness, and (j) symbolic violence. These are then explored further in light of the core sociological concepts of structure, culture and agency. In the penultimate part of the paper the mechanisms – or, “media of enactment” – that convert vulnerability into sickness, impairments and premature death are listed and discussed. The concluding paragraphs are committed to a consideration of the ramifications of the analysis for the effectiveness of policy interventions designed to protect people’s health.

ABSTRACTThis study explores managers’ perspective on how co-worker dialogue [CWD] can foster co-worker health and personal development, and contribute to an empowering development culture in the wo...

In international research on medical education the concepts of professionalism and professional development have been increasingly focused. The article problematizes and discusses these concepts in...

Using focus groups, the group interaction provide an important source of data about the group process. The aim of this study is to explore how users and professionals in mixed focus groups interact...

Relationships at work are important to the psychosocial work environment and may be resources for the employees' well-being. There is a need for a better understanding of what generate positive rel ...

Purpose: This paper investigates the perceptions among parents and staff of how relational aspects among students who use AAC, fellow students, and staff may affect the students’ social relationshi...

Background: Persons with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) represent a high-risk population according to health and lifestyles. In the present study, 48 adults with ADHD were recruited ...

In this article, it is argued that improving work sustainability is of the utmost importance if we want to keep an older labour force (healthy) at work. It is argued that making gains in the sustai...