Sociology and psychology are the study of the mind and the environment that surrounds us and that makes us who we are. These theories help us understand behavior on an individual and social level. Sociology is a study of the social life of society, social change, the causes and social consequences of human behavior and allows us to gain an understanding of the structure and dynamics of today's society by looking at the interconnectedness of patterns of human behavior. Sociology examines how social structure and institutions influence our daily lives. The sociological imagination was founded by C. Wright Mills in the 1950s and is a comprehensive understanding that some of the things that happen in society can lead to a particular outcome. According to Mills it is the “lively awareness of the relationship between experience and society as a whole”. sociological imagination can also be defined as the ability to look at how sociological situations can unfold because of how everyone is different. The way we behave is shaped by the situation we find ourselves in, the values and norms we have, and the way other members of society act around us. It is also a way of thinking about how things in society led to a particular outcome and understanding what led to that specific outcome. Sociological imagination is the ability to look at things socially and how they interact and influence each other, gaining an understanding of different cultures and class systems. The “sociological imagination” helps us make sense of the connections between history, biography and place (Mills 1959 ) The sociological imagination in relation to nursing practice allows the nurse to look beyond a patient's common sense explanation and observe the development of a more c...... middle of paper ...... someone is there for them .A person-centered approach focuses on addressing the person, rather than their illness. Person-centred care is the treatment and care provided by any health service. This particular concept places the person at the center of their care and considers the needs of the individual and the family members around them. At the heart of this concept is understanding the patient as a person who looks beyond the illness and builds a therapeutic relationship with both the patient and surrounding family members and caregivers. Talk to the patient to find out what their preferences are regarding the care you are providing. Working within the person-centered approach you should be flexible and meet patients' individual needs while respecting values, preferences and needs. , making sure you keep your patient informed about the treatment they are receiving.
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