The social dimensions of the preventive efficient stress situation model (PRESS) questionnaire in light of the general self-efficacy, health belief model, the theory of care-seeking behavior, and symbolic interactionism in healthcare

• Main Author: Clarence St.Hilaire
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
• Series: Cogent Social Sciences
• Subjects: stress theory; general self-efficacy theory; health benefit model; theory of care-seeking behavior; symbolic interactionism; self-awareness-resiliency model; press questionnaire model
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2016.1234669

This paper proposes a self-awareness-resiliency model before the occurrence of stressful events through the utilization of a preventive efficient stress situation (PRESS) questionnaire model by examining the general self-efficacy (GSE), the health belief model (HBM), Lauver’s theory of care-seeking behavior (CSB), and symbolic interactionism (SI), under a social lens in light of the current burden of stress-related diseases in the U.S and worldwide. In conjunction with the HBM which focuses on perceptions of threat posed by a health problem, it also seeks to determine if these theories: GSE, HBM, CSB, and SI do not need to be expanded after past or current stressors are analyzed, and individuals’ social experiences and cognitive responses appraised. The social dimensions in the questionnaire are also spelled out. In light of the four theories, the PRESS questionnaire model presents an interesting awareness as an objective appraisal of stress. The implication for further studies is pronounced.