From a young age, our parents are our role models, so the perceptions of good health they communicate are likely to contribute to the perceptions we develop for ourselves
Impact of family - SES
The living conditions of families have a bearing on our ideas about health. People living in low SES situations generally live shorter lives and suffer more illness than those who are well off
Living with a chronically ill family member
Living with a family member who is chronically unwell may also negatively impact on perceptions about health
