Social Change and Health Behavior

Discussion: Social Change and Health Behavior
Walden’s mission of affecting positive social change is defined by a commitment to improve the human and social condition by creating and applying ideas, strategies, and actions to promote the worth, dignity, and development of society. These efforts are supported by a learning experience that emphasizes a scholar-practitioner model, built on the belief that knowledge is most valuable when it is put to use in the interest of the greater good. As a result, Walden students, alumni, and faculty help bring the University’s mission to life by participating in and leading research, conferences, and service initiatives and projects that are making a difference in communities around the world. Health psychology, and health behavior change initiatives in particular, have great potential for affecting social change. Whatever path your career takes you in, consider this potential for good inherent in your work.
For this Discussion, select a health behavior issue of personal interest and consider the social change implications for changing behavior related to this issue.
To prepare:
Select a health behavior issue of personal interest and consider the social change implications for changing behavior related to this issue.
By Day 4
Post a brief description of the health behavior issue you selected. Then, explain how health education efforts related to this issue might affect positive social change on a community and social level. Be specific and provide examples to illustrate your point.
Read a selection of your classmates’ postings.
By Day 6
Respond to at least one of your colleagues’ postings. Respond in one or more of the following ways:

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