The Human Ecological Perspective and Biopsychosocial Medicine

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Oct 31;16(21):4230. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16214230.

Abstract

With regard to philosophical anthropology, a human ecological framework for the human-environment relationship as an "ecology of the person" is outlined, which focuses on the term "relationship" and aims to be scientifically sound. It also provides theoretical orientations for multiprofessional clinical work. For this purpose, a multi-dimensional basic grid for the characterization of the individual human being is proposed. The necessity and meaningfulness of a differentiation and systematization of the terms "environment", and above all "relationship", are demonstrated, and practical examples and links to similar framework models are given.

Keywords: change processes; competence; human–environment; lifestyle; mental health; professionalism; psychic development; relationship; socialization; therapists and medical doctors.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Individuality
  • Psychology*