HITCHHIKING THROUGH SALUTOGENESIS - BENGT LINDSTROM, MONICA ERIKSSON

The book "Hitchhiking through Salutogenesis" is a fascinating journey into the depths of the concept of health and well-being, created by outstanding authors Bengt Lindstrom and Monica Eriksson. This publication is a key source of knowledge for anyone interested in health promotion, positive psychology and the search for answers to the question of why some people stay healthy despite adversity.

• In-depth analysis of Aaron Antonovsky's salutogenesis theory
• Explanation of factors promoting health in difficult conditions
• Overview of current concepts using the salutogenic approach
• Practical application of the salutogenic model in health promotion
• Illustrations and metaphors to facilitate understanding of the concept
• References to scientific studies confirming the effectiveness of salutogenesis
• Comprehensive view of health in the context of the health-disease continuum

The authors, Bengt Lindstrom and Monica Eriksson, present salutogenesis as a theoretical model that focuses on the resources and strengths of the individual, rather than on deficits and pathologies. This book is a valuable source of inspiration for doctors, psychologists, therapists and anyone who wants to understand how to build mental and physical resilience in the face of stress and challenges.

This publication explains why people stay healthy or quickly return to it despite difficult conditions, high stress, the action of many stressors and pathogenic factors. The question posed by Aaron Antonovsky in the 1970s became a turning point in the history of health research. The theory of salutogenesis was the first model describing the factors promoting the shift "towards health" on the health-disease continuum. Currently, there are also other concepts using the concept of salutogenesis, therefore we can talk about a salutogenic umbrella covering models and theories using this approach.

This book explains salutogenesis mainly in terms of Antonovsky's theoretical model. Salutogenesis is one of the most well-established models and theories of health promotion. The authors described this concept in its entire spectrum: from theory, through scientific findings, to practice, referring to illustrations and metaphors used by Antonovsky himself. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of health and well-being.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN presents this publication in a careful edition, with attention to detail and high print quality. The book has 132 pages, format 204x144 mm and paperback cover. The year of publication is 2025, which guarantees the timeliness of the presented knowledge and the latest achievements in the field of salutogenesis. It is an ideal gift for anyone who values health and personal development.