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Unit 3: Resilience as a community and global resource

Quick questions on Salutogenic approach and sense of coherence for QCE Health Unit 3

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What is sense of coherence?
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The sense of coherence is the core salutogenic concept. It is a person's or group's confidence that life is understandable, manageable and meaningful. It has three parts:
What are generalised resistance resources?
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Generalised resistance resources are the assets that help people and communities cope with stressors and move towards ease. They include money, knowledge, social support, strong relationships, cultural identity and access to services. The more generalised resistance resources a community can draw on, the stronger its sense of coherence and the more resilient it is. Building these resources is exactly what "resilience as a community resource" means in Unit 3.

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