Sick role
Sick role
The sick role is a term used in medical sociology to describe the social behavior expected from an individual who is ill. The concept was first proposed by Talcott Parsons, an American sociologist, in the 1950s.
Pronunciation
/sɪk roʊl/
Etymology
The term "sick role" is derived from the English words "sick", meaning ill or not in good health, and "role", referring to the behavior expected of an individual in a particular social situation.
Definition
The sick role is a concept in medical sociology that refers to the social rights and obligations of a person who is recognized as legitimately ill. According to Talcott Parsons, the sick person is not held responsible for their condition and is exempted from normal social roles and responsibilities. However, they are expected to seek medical help and strive to get well.
Related Terms
- Medical Sociology: The study of how social factors affect health and illness.
- Talcott Parsons: An American sociologist who developed the concept of the sick role.
- Role Expectation: The behavior expected of an individual in a particular social situation.
- Illness Behavior: The ways in which people respond to physical and psychological symptoms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sick role
- Wikipedia's article - Sick role
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