Presenting a biological attitude model in order to improve community health using the data foundation method

Subject Areas : sociology

Sara Firuzian ¹ , Alireza Esmaeili ² , Rahmat alh Amir ahmadi ³ , Mohammad reza Naeimi ⁴

1 - PhD Student in Sociology of Social Issues, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran (Corresponding Author). E-mail: [e-mail]
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran
4 - Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran

Received: 2021-08-23 Accepted : 2021-10-30 Published : 2022-05-22

Keywords: environment, Biological attitude, community health, data foundation approach,

Abstract :

The purpose of this study was to provide a model of biological attitudes in order to improve community health using the data foundation method. The foundation data method was used to achieve the research objectives. Statistical samples of the research were selected for in-depth interviews from experts and professors in the fields of sociology, geography and environment. In this study, the researcher collected the required data by conducting in-depth and semi-structured interviews. The biological attitude logo was designed to improve community health and explain how the relationship between the main components and sub-components in the form of research themes. The results of the model showed that according to the designed model, "bio-responsibility" as a central category based on causal conditions, "optimal use of natural resources, use of green technologies and experienced human resources" and through strategies of "educational policy in the field of biology" Environment, environmental stimuli and incentives, research on environmental development, strengthening institutional activities "with regard to" allocation of financial resources, continuous monitoring of the implementation of environmental programs and contextual and social factors "(as a model) researcher And leads to the realization of the consequences of "preserving the environment and promoting social awareness." 

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