Citation

Christensen P. Soc. Sci. Med. (1982) 2004; 59(2): 377-387.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.socscimed.2003.10.021

PMID

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Abstract

There has so far only been little research attention given to how families actively engage in promoting their health in everyday life. In this paper a theoretical framework is proposed for Studies of the 'health-promoting family' with particular focus on children's health and well-being. This paper sets out a conceptual model for understanding how the family can play a part in promoting both the health of children and children's capacities as health-promoting actors. It draws on contemporary social science approaches to health, the family and children, suggesting a new emphasis on the family's ecocultural pathway, family practices and the child as a health-promoting actor. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.