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Often times, the impact of social relationships begins to emerge in childhood, thus illustrating the importance of how familial structures set the tone for mental and physical health of children as they grow into adulthood. Children set a tone at a very young age based on the health and type of familial and social structures they have around them, Whether positive or negative, these relationships can set a lasting impact that will thus influence how the child reacts to social situations later in life. If a child experiences relative social isolation, or the absence of strong familial or social ties, this may have a negative impact on both his or her immediate and long-term mental and physical health. On the other hand, children with higher levels of social integration will have much stronger self-esteem and will often have a higher resistance to physical health issues. The support these children have from their families and social circles helps them combat illnesses and other conditions...
As such, modern health policy can be influenced by understanding just how important family is in promoting greater levels of positive health. The authors suggest that positive social ties can be seen as a form of "preventative medicine." Thus, health policy can tap into this resource by working to provide stronger social resources for individuals. Support and interest groups can be used to increase the social circles of those in vulnerable populations, like the elderly.
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Umberson, D., & Montez, J.K. (2010). Social relationships and health: A flashpoint for health policy. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 51(1 suppl), S54-S66.
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