Salutogenesis implementation: need of twenty-first century
Abstract Salutogenesis, introduced by Israeli-American medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky, emphasizes resilience and proactive health promotion by considering various physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, and environmental factors. This article discusses its importance in education and learning, its advantages for educators, its broader applications, and potential future developments. It also looks at how applying salutogenic principles in mentorship can aid medical educators and researchers in creating healthier educational environments. The article highlights how salutogenesis can help tackle challenges, inspire students, and encourage academic growth.
Authors
- Gurjeet Singh
- Shivasakthy Manivasakan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2925-0682)
- Raksha Singh
- K. R. Sethuraman
Institutions
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- MGM Journal of Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_58_25
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82