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Health & Social Care: Component 1A Task 2: 3 of 8

3. Social Factors
Factor Description Examples/Effects
Supportive Interactions with friends, family, peers, Secure feeling, encourages learning, boosts self-esteem, develops skills, builds trust
Relationships colleagues
Unsupportive Lack of encouragement and help Worry about needs, falling behind in school/career, negative self-image, loneliness
Relationships
Social Being part of a group Happiness, feeling valued, improved self-esteem, increased motivation, confidence
Inclusion
Social Being left out of a group Feeling upset, unwantedness, negative self-image, distraction from work, low
Exclusion confidence
Bullying Behavior aiming to hurt someone Physical harm, stress, loss of appetite, difficulty focusing, negative self-image,
anxiety, social isolation
Discrimination Treating people unfairly based on certain Increased stress, affected educational/career opportunities, impacts physical health,
characteristics low self-esteem, social isolation

4. Cultural Factors
Factor Description Examples/Effects
Religion Provides belonging, social opportunities, and Improves self-image, influences lifestyle choices, provides community support
supports difficult life events
Gender Roles Expected behaviors based on gender Affects self-image, career opportunities, children's play activities, and friendships
Gender Identity A person's sense of their gender Transgender, cisgender, non-binary, gender fluid; affects self-image and relationships
Sexual Who a person is attracted to Straight, bisexual, lesbian, gay; understanding improves self-confidence and
Orientation relationships
Community Group of people with something in common Provides social opportunities, sense of belonging, improves self-image
Race Discrimination based on race affects Leads to fear, anxiety, limited opportunities, affects identity and belonging
opportunities and self-esteem