Health Care Professionals: A Synthesis and Integration of Select Concepts and Theories in the Study of Mental Illness through the Society, Culture, Personality (SCP) Model

Authors

  • Marcel Fredericks Loyola University Chicago
  • Michael W.V. Ross Loyola University Chicago
  • Bill Kondellas Northeastern Illinois University
  • Lam Hang BT Chiropractic Health Center Incorporated
  • Janet Fredericks Northeastern Illinois University
  • Bernard Ward Loyola University Chicago

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2013.02.9

Keywords:

Mental Illness, mental disorder, Health Care Professionals, Society-Culture-Personality, Social Meaningful Interaction

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present select concepts and theories in the study of mental illness pertinent for health care professionals. The society-culture-personality (SCP) model is examined in relationship to mental illness so that health care professionals are well-informed on the severity of these disorders in order to provide quality care regardless of geographic location. The society-culture-personality (SCP) model is examined in relationship to some of the most severe forms of mental illness, namely, schizophrenia and major depressive disorder. Social meaningful interaction (SMI) is examined in the development of personality and how social and cultural norms affect the development of the individual. Psychoses are major mental disorders in the United States and in other parts of the world. It is important for health care providers to be knowledgeable about mental illness and the role social class, culture and family play in defining mental illness. By having a thorough understanding of the select concepts and theories involved in the study of mental illness we are hoping that the ingredients of quality, affordability, availability, accessibility, and continuity of care are extended to all members of society.

Author Biographies

Marcel Fredericks, Loyola University Chicago

Department of Sociology, Director, Office of Research in Medical Sociology

 

Michael W.V. Ross, Loyola University Chicago

Research Assistant

Office of Research in Medical Sociology


Bill Kondellas, Northeastern Illinois University

Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies, College of Education

 

Lam Hang, BT Chiropractic Health Center Incorporated

Massachusetts Board Certified Chiropractic Physician

Director


 

Janet Fredericks, Northeastern Illinois University

Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies, College of Education

Bernard Ward, Loyola University Chicago

Criminal Justice

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2013-04-23

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Fredericks, M., Ross, M. W., Kondellas, B., Hang, L., Fredericks, J., & Ward, B. (2013). Health Care Professionals: A Synthesis and Integration of Select Concepts and Theories in the Study of Mental Illness through the Society, Culture, Personality (SCP) Model. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 2, 87–96. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2013.02.9

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