This essay will focus to examine a case study of Fatima, 30-year-old single mother of two in the concept of health psychology. Its aim is to elevate the knowledge of the reader in relation to the psychological constructs at different stages of health that can be seen in this case study. The case is highly associated with the four key theoretical frameworks of psychology, resulting to the sickness. Moreover, the influence of her life on her children, in connection with childhood Conscientiousness will be covered.
Case Study Meet Fatima. Fatima is a 30-year-old single mother of 2 young children. She works 50-hour weeks to support and care for her family and has little time to relax on her own. Fatima does not smoke, in truth, she cannot afford to. All of her money goes to her children. Fatima eats along with her kids every day, but often cannot afford fresh fruits and vegetables for their dinner, often the family eats processed foods (boxed macaroni and cheese, frozen pizza, etc.). Fatima has long suffered from fatigue and the occasional chest pain but cannot afford to go to the doctor. One day, she fainted and was diagnosed with hypertension at the hospital.
Analysis of Problems People 's psychological state and the environment are highly linked to result in their behaviours, affecting their state of health. In the past, physical problems could simply be explained by the traditional biomedical model. Sickness was caused by external factors, allowing people to view