K.P. Neerja, Textbook of Sociology for PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS
Introduction………………………………………………………………. 1 Definition, Nature, Scope, uses, methods of sociological investigations—Social survey, Case study, Opinion poll, Questionnaire, Observation, Interview, Importance of its study with special reference to health care professionals, Application of knowledge of sociology to physiotherapy, Occupational therapy; relationship of sociology with other disciplines.
Sociology and Health……………………………………………… 55 Concept of health and disease, Social consciousness, Perception of illness, Social factors affecting health status and illness, Decision-making in taking treatment, Individualisation, Society, Relationship between individual and society, Role of physiotherapist in Indian society, Role of heredity and environment.
Social System ………………………………………………………….. 93 Definition, Meaning, Elements, Types, Characteristics, Social values socialisation, Definition, Concept, Meaning, Aims, Characteristics, Importance, Process, factors, role, Theories, Types, Agencies, elements of socialisation, Influence of social factors in personality development, Socialisation in hospitals, Socialisation in the rehabilitation of the clients.
Social Groups ………………………………………………………… 123 Definition, Characteristics of group life, Group structure, Classification, Primary and secondary group, Religious group, Influence of formal and informal groups on health and sickness, The role of primary and secondary groups in hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
Family ……………………………………………………………………. 140 Definition, Characteristics/features of families, Importance, Functions, Types-modern, joint family; Basic needs, Changes in functions of a family, Impact of sickness in family, family planning, Psychosomatic illness. xiv Textbook of Sociology for Physiotherapy Students
Community ……………………………………………………………. 162 Definition, Meaning, Elements, Benefits of community life, Types, Rural community—definition, Meaning, Characteristics, Hazards of ruralities and remedial measures, Rural development programmes, Urban communitydefinition, meaning, Features, Hazards of urbanites and remedial measures, Differences between rural and urban communities, Role of rural and urban communities in public health, Role of community in determining beliefs, practices and home remedies in treatment, Tribal community-definition, characteristics, tribal problems and welfare activities
Culture and Health ……………………………………………….. 196 Definition, Meaning, Characteristics, Types, Functions, Organisation, Cultural variation, Subculture of medical workers, Components of culture, Culture induced symptoms and diseases, Cultural lag, Civilisation, Differences between civilisation and culture, Cultural factors affecting health and disease.
Social Stratification ………………………………………………. 221 Definition, Types, Caste system, Difference between class and caste.
Social Change ……………………………………………………….. 230 Definition, Nature, Factors, Effects of social change, Process, Social evaluation, Social progress, Social deviation, Social welfare planning in India, Human adaptation and social change, Social change and stress, Social change and health programs, The role of social planning in the improvement of health and in rehabilitation.
Social Control ……………………………………………………….. 262 Definition, Meaning, Need, Types, Agencies.
Social Problems …………………………………………………….. 274 Definition, Nature, Classification: Juvenile delinquency, Unemployment, Prostitution, Poverty, Beggary, Alcoholism, Problems of women in modern India, Over population, Unmarried mothers, Solvation of social problems and social planning. Contents xv
Social Security ………………………………………………………. 354 Insurance schemes for industrial workers ESI Act, Workmen Compensation Act, Social legislation in relation to disabled, Merits and Demerits of social legislation.
Social Work …………………………………………………………… 376 Definition, Meaning, Nature, Scope, Factors affecting social work, Characteristics, Principles, Requisites for social work, Methods, Field, Role of Medical Social Worker.
