Ecological Models Revisited
Their Uses and Evolution in Health Promotion Over Two Decades
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23336432 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lauralie Richard (0000-0001-5969-4252, Université de Montréal), Lucie Richard (0000-0001-6577-5067, Université de Montréal), Lise Gauvin (0000-0002-1562-1307, The Léa-Roback Research Centre on Social Inequalities in Health of Montréal, Montréal, Québec, H2L 1M3 Canada), Kim D Raine (0000-0002-3906-8219, University of Alberta), Kim Raine (University of Alberta) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 307-326 |
| Publication date | 2011-04-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Annual Review of Public Health (BOOK_SERIES) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-7525 • E-ISSN: 1545-2093 |
| Publisher | Annual Reviews (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-031210-101141 |
| PMID | 21219155 |
| OpenAlex | W2116190278 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 121 |
| References cited | 63 |
Since the 1980s, ecological models of health promotion have generated a great deal of enthusiasm among researchers and interventionists. These models emerged from conceptual developments in other fields, and only selected elements of the ecological approach have been integrated into them. In this article, we describe the tenets of the ecological approach and highlight those aspects that have been integrated into ecological models used in health promotion. We also analyze how ecological models have been applied to the study of two important public health issues, namely physical activity promotion and the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, by conducting an archival study of published research. Finally, we make a statement regarding the usefulness of ecological models for research and practice and propose recommendations for future research, program planning, and evaluation.
Biology · Conceptual model · Ecological health · Ecological psychology · Ecosystem · Enthusiasm · Environmental resource management · Health promotion · Management science · Political science · Politics · Promotion (chess) · Public health · Social ecological model · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Ecology · Engineering · Environmental Science · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health
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Enablers and Barriers to Accessing Healthcare Services for Aboriginal People in New South Wales, Australia
Development and Testing of the Church Environment Audit Tool
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The need to promote behaviour change at the cultural level
Ecology and Health
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Mapping the role of structural and interpersonal violence in the lives of women
A Systematic Review of Individual and Contextual Factors Affecting ART Initiation, Adherence, and Retention for HIV-Infected Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Why Are Girls Less Physically Active than Boys? Findings from the Look Longitudinal Study
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The impact of home, work, and church environments on fat intake over time among rural residents
A Socio-Ecological Approach to A Community-Based Health Promotion Intervention on the U.S.-Mexico Border
Associations of changes in neighbourhood walkability with changes in walking activity in older adults
Insights into the Government’s Role in Food System Policy Making
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“ The child’s got a complete circle around him ”. The care of younger children (5–11 years) with CFS/ME. A qualitative study comparing families’, teachers’ and clinicians’ perspectives’
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Discourses of wellbeing and environmental impact of trail runners in protected areas in New Zealand and the United Kingdom
Factors influencing the utilisation of National health insurance program in urban areas of Nepal
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Assessing general public and policy influencer support for healthy public policies to promote healthy eating at the population level in two Canadian provinces
Association of neighbourhood food availability with the consumption of processed and ultra-processed food products by children in a city of Brazil
Exploring the influence of local food environments on food behaviours
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Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Urban Community Gardeners
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| Unique citing works | 121 |
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| Citations per year | 8,64 |
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| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 114 |