Significance of Social environment
Synonyms: Social context, Social setting, Social atmosphere, Community, Societal environment, Social surroundings, Social landscape, Social milieu, Social climate
In Dutch: Sociale omgeving; In Finnish: Sosiaalinen ympäristö; In Spanish: Entorno social; In German: Soziales Umfeld; In Swedish: Social miljö; In Malay: Persekitaran sosial; In French: Environnement social; In Portugese: Ambiente social; In Italian: Ambiente sociale; In Polish: Środowisko społeczne
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Buddhist concept of 'Social environment'
In Buddhism, the social environment encompasses the diverse religious landscape during the Buddha's time and the external influences that can either aid or obstruct an individual's journey towards enlightenment.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The diverse religious and spiritual context of the Buddha's time, characterized by various religions and competing beliefs.[1]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The surrounding context and influences that can either support or hinder one's path to enlightenment.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Social environment'
In Hinduism, the social environment encompasses the societal context shaping individuals, cultural practices, and behaviors. It highlights the need for age-friendly environments, clean administration and the interplay between individuals, society, and spiritual ideals.
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Man, as a social and spiritual entity, needs to adjust and react wholesomely to the society in which he lives and to the spiritual ideal upheld by it.[3] (2) The broader social context in which an individual is raised, influencing their characteristics and capabilities.[4]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) There is a need for intensifying these to be made more age-friendly.[5]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) The societal context that influences cultural practices and individual behaviors in relation to the Kamasutra.[6]
The concept of Social environment in local and regional sources
The social environment encompasses societal norms, cultural conditions, and collective experiences that influence individuals, health, literature, and gender dynamics. It shapes learning, lifestyle choices, and the context in which literature develops, including feminist perspectives.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Social environment is something the heroes in Gorky's early novels strive to break out of, vehemently protesting against the ills of the existing order of things.[7] (2) A scholar has not only to be conscious of the intellectual standards of his discipline but also the reality of this.[8] (3) The text describes how feminism is concerned with liberation of women from social, political, economic and gender inequality and oppression of women by men in the social environment.[9] (4) Another characteristic feature of Eliot’s criticism is that he is out to trace the line of tradition in literature and consequently this leads to the contemporary social environment of the writers whom he is discussing, to morals, and, lastly, to theology.[10] (5) The cultural, economic, and societal conditions that influence individuals and characters within literature.[11]
The concept of Social environment in scientific sources
The social environment encompasses relationships, social structures, and cultural contexts influencing individuals' health, behaviors, and well-being. It shapes perceptions, attitudes, and access to opportunities, playing a crucial role in various aspects of life.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) This encompasses the interpersonal relationships, cultural norms, and social structures that influence individual behavior and well-being.[12] (2) It encompasses socioeconomic, sociodemographic, sociocultural, and crime-related characteristics of social settings, which can affect health behavior and ultimately health outcomes.[13] (3) The selected scale might alter the results due to the modifiable areal unit problem in the measurement of the social environment.[14] (4) It is suggested that it plays an important role in shaping chronic disease outcomes through reciprocal relationships with behaviour, including participation in community and cultural activities.[15] (5) Social environment, including residents’ living standards, urban development foundation, urban transportation, and urban investment, plays an important role in the geographic expansion of collaborative industrial parks.[16]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Social environment in this context encompasses aspects such as community connections, trust among neighbours, and perceptions of the residential area, influencing residential satisfaction and place attachment.[17] (2) Social environment factors, such as poverty and low cultural levels, make school success very difficult, impacting pupils' ability to succeed academically.[18] (3) Urban health reflects the outcomes of the physical and this that impact residents’ and communities’ well-being and quality of life within an urban setting.[19] (4) The social environment affects the population urbanization level, with improvements leading to increased urbanization.[20] (5) A social environment influences an individual's social emotional skills, with evaluations made regarding behaviors shown, consequently paralleling emotional development and social qualifications.[21]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) It influences the significance of statement 4, along with heavy dependency on social or elderly grants in South Africa and social circumstances.[22] (2) This is a factor from the social environment, such as stigmatization, social networks, and social support.[23] (3) This is the context of social interactions, norms, and institutions that shape an individual's life, and has a strong influence on their health behaviors and decisions, including vaccinations.[24] (4) This is where children's emotional expressions align with what is expected, demonstrating their ability to manage emotions, and is where they live.[25] (5) This encapsulates the support a mother receives from her surroundings, which includes the people around her, and this factor has a bearing on breastfeeding duration.[26]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is the surrounding community and relationships that influence a person's health and well-being, impacting how medical care is perceived and delivered.[27] (2) Sociocultural and legal norms of a community constitute this in the context of the Haddon matrix.[28] (3) This is the social atmosphere and conditions, and the students found it challenging to adjust to the academic and social pressures at IHE.[29] (4) This encompasses the external influences from people around, which significantly impacted the participants' decisions regarding vaccination, with factors like rumors, fake news, and misinformation playing a role in shaping their negative views and opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine.[30] (5) The factors within a community that influence an individual's behavior, especially regarding substance abuse, which includes the school and peer groups.[31]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) The complexity of this challenges the development of trusting relationships that are essential for the uptake of health services by community members.[32] (2) The social environment encompasses the social factors that affect a patient's health, and the three-stage assessment considers the social environment.[33] (3) This is a component of health that determines the health of people, according to the notion that people’s health is determined by their social environment.[34] (4) This is the community and its norms that can be either supportive or a barrier to adolescents, and the study highlights the importance of creating a conducive one for accessing services.[35] (5) These are the conditions that impact how people interact with the world around them, which are also related to the spread of malaria.[36]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the context in which individuals interact, influencing their behavior, appearance, and perceptions, and is where personality develops through psychosocial adjustments, balancing individual needs and social requirements.[37] (2) This describes the surrounding support system surrounding PA participation, emphasizing the roles of family and teachers in children's PA.[38] (3) The surroundings and social interactions of an amputee, which the social worker helps the patient adjust to, and they assist with the practical implications of their disability.[39] (4) Speech correction is an essential part of the programme devised for each child, providing a means of communication and helping him fit into his social environment.[40] (5) This is something that is a part of the biopsychosocial model of chronic low back pain and disability.[41]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Anger toward the social environment also appears to have played a role in the deaths of Budd Dwyer and Daniel Jones, according to the text.[42] (2) This refers to the social aspects of the school environment, including relationships and interactions among students, teachers, and staff.[43]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Social environment factors, both conducive and detrimental to health, were mentioned by patients, with social support being a positive influence and alcohol use often acting as a deterrent to adherence.[44] (2) The social environment is considered by theories of health behavior, acknowledging that an individual exists within a society and is influenced by the thoughts, behaviors, and opinions of those around them.[45]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This can cause behavior and stress in housed livestock.[46]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The text suggests a social environment should be created through cultural routes, increasing interaction, protecting cultural heritage, and promoting sustainability for communities involved.[47] (2) Self-identification helps us navigate the ever-changing one and create solidarity and social security.[48] (3) Faber contends that goodness is acquired through the process of maturation within a social environment, rather than being innate, indicating the influence of society.[49] (4) A social environment and related methods were developed in the reforming pedagogical literature of the late 19th and early 20th century.[50] (5) A setting where the enactment of devotion means that the believer takes specific actions, and that the modern period marks the beginning of scientific interest in prayer from a sociological point of view.[51]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Individuals are directly engaged with a **social environment**, make moral judgments, and their behavior is subject to evaluation by others, and this engagement is a part of everyday life.[52] (2) Researchers need to be aware that the unique social, cultural, and historical environment in which they do their study might have an impact on their perspectives and interpretations of the world.[53] (3) Self refers to the essence of a person regardless of the relationship with the other and the social environment, but if self is consciously perceived in the social environment, it forms identity.[54]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This refers to the various social situations and relationships that are impacted by ADHD, and can be considered during assessment and treatment.[55] (2) Social environments are complex and can be stressful for patients with schizophrenia, who are often seriously disadvantaged in the social arena.[56] (3) This is a toxic setting where xenophobia is likely to emerge, particularly when poverty, deprivation, and especially economic and social inequality characterize a society or community.[57] (4) The environment in which individuals live, which may play a causal role in the development of schizophrenia, supporting the notion of between-population variation.[58] (5) The understanding of social behavior can provide new ideas of how to construct social environments that work effectively, according to the provided text.[59]