Navigation
Social factors encompass the environmental and societal influences that shape individual health and well-being, such as socioeconomic status, education, cultural beliefs, social networks, and relationship quality. These factors profoundly impact behaviors, stress levels, access to healthcare, and overall mental and physical health outcomes.
Definition and context
Author and reviewer
Editorial responsibility
Written by
The Center for Nutritional Psychology
Reviewed by
CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board
Citation guidance
How to cite this entry
The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Social Factors. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/social-factors/
Contribute to the ENP
Know a term that belongs in the Encyclopedia?
Share a nutritional psychology term with the CNP editorial team for consideration. Relevant submissions may be reviewed for future development and publication in the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
