Browsing by Author "Rodríguez González, Laura Cristina"

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    A Psychological Examination of the Status Syndrome and Its Application for Promoting Well-Being
    (SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2024) Rodríguez González, Laura Cristina; Repetto Lisboa, Paula Beatriz
    The status syndrome proposed by Marmot is located at the closest level of influence within the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) framework, connecting the body's response to the mental states that arise from the subjective experience of social status. Marmot defines these psychological states through concepts of autonomy and social integration articulated in the Capability Approach (CA). These elements are further explored and expanded upon with the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), an empirically based framework with an extensive tradition of practical application. This lays the groundwork not only for understanding what makes a social environment conducive to well-being but also for shedding light on ways to promote it. The article goes beyond theoretical discussions by introducing a structured model based on the principles of the SDT for health promotion interventions. The model emphasizes the importance of providing a supportive atmosphere and is organized into four distinct phases aimed at aligning interventions with individual motivations, and cultural contexts. Ultimately, the goal is to engage individuals to actively participate in their own well-being while addressing the complexities associated with social inequalities in developed societies.
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    The experience of social status in a Chilean sample as a predictor of health outcomes
    (2024) Rodríguez González, Laura Cristina; Repetto Lisboa, Paula Beatriz; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Escuela de Psicología
    This dissertation explores the complex relationship between social status and health outcomes within a Chilean sample, offering a comprehensive examination of the status syndrome proposed by Michael Marmot. The research adopts a multidisciplinary approach to investigate how the psychological experience of social status, particularly autonomy and social integration, influences physiological stress markers. The dissertation comprises two empirical studies and a theoretical discussion presented in three manuscripts.The first manuscript provides a theoretical exploration linking the status syndrome with Self-Determination Theory (SDT). By integrating concepts of autonomy and social integration from the Capability Approach with the basic psychological needs posited by SDT. In addition, this manuscript proposes a structured intervention model aimed at enhancing well-being through health promotion strategies tailored to individuals' social contexts. The second manuscript focuses on adapting and validating a measurement instrument assessing the perception of economic inequality within the Chilean context.The third manuscript empirically investigates the association between social status experiences and cardiovascular health markers, specifically blood pressure and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. This study builds on the work of Seeman et al. (2014), which measured generalized control and social integration in relation to allostatic load, by incorporating negative affectivity as a critical component of the status syndrome. Collectively, this dissertation raises important questions about the status syndrome and underscores the need to further explore its mechanisms, particularly in diverse populations and healthcare contexts. Understanding these complexities is crucial for informing population health interventions and addressing less visible health indicators that exert a detrimental effect on health.