Salutogenesis: A New Paradigm

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In contrast to the traditional pathogenic paradigm, a paradigm of salutogenesis (tracing the origins of health) is suggested on the basis of Antonovsky's writings. Examples are presented to support the view that stressors are omnipresent, rather than the exception; however, it is also argued that people are nevertheless surviving and are remaining healthy. Five examples of salutogenic constructs which help explain such a concurrence are reviewed, namely, Antonovsky's ‘sense of coherence’, Kobasa's ‘personality hardiness’, Ben-Sira's ‘potency’, Thomas's and Colerick's ‘stamina’, and Rosenbaum's ‘learned resourcefulness’. Relationships between these constructs are discussed.

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