S2440C Health Behaviour and Caregiver Stress Assignment: A Biopsychosocial & Psychological Analysis of Singapore Case Studies, Singapore

Case Study 1 (30 marks)

As health consciousness rises, can a nation of foodies live with less sugar, salt and all things nice?

Using the above news article as the context, discuss the adoption of health enhancing behaviours amongst Singaporeans with the following outline:

Introduction

• Using the Biopsychosocial model, explain the factors identified in the article that will encourage individuals to adopt health enhancing behaviours. (8 marks)

Body

• Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, explain how both Ms Tjut Rostina Said Arby and Mr Muhammad Nur Hidayat highlighted in the article made their decisions on their respective lifestyle choices. (14 marks)

Conclusion

• Suggest FOUR strategies that can encourage Singaporeans to adopt healthy eating habits. (8 marks)

Case Study 2 (20 marks)

“Woman, 71, is sole caregiver of daughter and sister with mental disorders, and husband who had cancer”

When carers are burnt out, who cares for them? – CNA

Using the above news article links as the context, discuss the potential stressors faced by the caregivers and their corresponding coping strategies with the following outline:

Introduction

• Describe the categories of stressors faced by both Madam Kong Chin Mei and Mr Richard Ashworth highlighted in the articles.

Body

• With reference to the stages in the General Adaption Syndrome (GAS), explain which stage Madam Kong and Mr Ashworth are each in. (4 marks)
• Outline TWO differences between emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping. (4 marks)
• Identify the type of coping mechanism adopted by Madam Kong and Mr. Ashworth. Justify your answer with evidence from the article. (4 marks)

Conclusion

Outline TWO types of social support that can benefit both Madame Kong and Mr Ashworth. (4 marks)