Normality in medicine: an empirical elucidation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Normality is both a descriptive and a normative concept. Undoubtedly, the normal often operates normatively as an exclusionary tool of cultural authority. While it has prominently found its way into the field of medicine, it remains rather unclear in what sense it is used. Thus, our study sought to elucidate people's understanding of normality in medicine and to identify concepts that are linked to it.

Methods

Using convenient sampling, we carried out a cross-sectional survey. Since the survey was advertised through social media, we employed an online survey. We performed descriptive and inferential analyses. Predictors were chosen in a theory-driven manner.

Results

In total, 323 persons from 21 countries completed the survey. Analysis revealed that the ove

SUBMITTER: Rost M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9768910 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature