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Socio-Cultural Model (i) According to the socio-cultural model, abnormal behaviour is understood in light of the social and cultural forces that influence an individual. (ii) As behaviour is shaped by societal forces, factors such as family structure and communication, social network, societal conditions, and societal labels and roles became more important. (iii) It has been found that certain family systems are likely to produce abnormal functioning in individual members. Some families have an enmeshed structure in which the members are overinvolved in each other?s activities, thoughts and feelings. Children from this kind of family may have difficulty in becoming independent in life. (iv) The broader social networks in which people operate include their social and professional relationships. Studies have shown that people who are isolated and lack social support, i.e., strong and fulfilling inter-personal relationships in their lives are likely to become more depressed and remain depressed longer than those who have good friendships. (v) Socio-cultural theorists also believe that abnormal functioning is influenced by the societal labels and roles assigned to troubled people. When people break the norms of their society, they are called deviant and mentally ill. Such tables tend to struck so that the person may be viewed as ?crazy? and encouraged to act ?sick?. The person gradually learns to accept and play the sick role and function in a disturbed manner. Socio-cultural factors such as war and violence, group prejudice and discrimination, economic and employment problems and rapid social change, put stress on most of us and can also lead to psychological problems in some individuals.
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