Chapter 3

• What are sociocultural factors?


  The social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age (includes the 7 sociocultural factors). 
• What is peer influence?


  The social influence a peer group exerts on its members, as each member attempts to conform to the expectations of the group. 
• What are the 7 sociocultural factors?

  • Family
  • Peer Group
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Income
  • Access to health information