Hardship
Hardship (ˈhɑːrdʃɪp)
Hardship is a term used to describe a circumstance that causes suffering or difficulty. It is often used in the context of medicine and psychology to refer to the negative impacts on a person's physical or mental health.
Etymology
The term "hardship" originates from the Old English words "heard" (meaning "hard") and "scipe" (meaning "condition"). It has been used in the English language since the 13th century to describe difficult or adverse situations.
Medical Context
In a medical context, hardship often refers to the difficulties faced by individuals due to illness or disability. This can include financial hardship, such as the inability to afford necessary medical treatment, or physical hardship, such as the pain and discomfort caused by a disease or injury.
Hardship can also refer to the psychological stress caused by a medical condition. This can include the emotional distress caused by a diagnosis, the anxiety of dealing with a chronic illness, or the mental strain of coping with a disability.
Related Terms
- Stress: A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.
- Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Poverty: The state of being extremely poor, often associated with hardship.
- Socioeconomic status: The social standing or class of an individual or group, often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hardship
- Wikipedia's article - Hardship
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