Ethical Theories for Promoting Health Through Behavioral Change
- 9 October 1983
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of School Health
- Vol. 53 (8) , 476-479
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.1983.tb03170.x
Abstract
The various philosophical orientations for changing people's unhealthy behaviors are examined. The ethical theories of natural law, utilitarianism, paternalism and distributive justice are reviewed in relation to changing people's behaviors. Finally, the health educators' role in behavior change is examined and it is recommended that health educators may need to limit the conditions in which they intervene into the lives of others.Keywords
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