Discussion

In the face of complex health decisions, most people draw on their social network to provide advice, confirmation, and support (Pescosolido, 1992; Strain, 1990). These social ties constitute the lay referral system, a term that Eliot Freidson (1960) coined to describe family members, friends, and neighbors who assist individuals in interpreting bodily changes and deciding on a course of action. Discuss the following question in 200 words.

  • What are the beliefs about illnesses that lead some people to use the lay referral system instead of formal treatment?

Textbook: Taylor, Shelley and Stanton, Annette. (2021). Health Psychology. McGraw Hill. Eleventh Edition.

Requirements: 200 words

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