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Role model
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The term role model first appeared in Robert K. Merton's socialization research of medical students. Merton hypothesized that individuals compare themselves with reference groups of people who occupy the social role to which the individual aspires. The term has passed into general use to mean any "person who serves as an example, whose behaviour is emulated by others".
Physicians as role models
In the field of public health, considerable literature has developed on how physicians and other health care providers can model healthy behavior.
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The term role model first appeared in Robert K. Merton's socialization research of medical students. Merton hypothesized that individuals compare themselves with reference groups of people who occupy the social role to which the individual aspires. The term has passed into general use to mean any "person who serves as an example, whose behaviour is emulated by others".
Physicians as role models
In the field of public health, considerable literature has developed on how physicians and other health care providers can model healthy behavior. Physicians who smoke tobacco or drink alcohol and drive have come under particularly strong criticism from commentators who view the physician's role in society as unique.
See also
- Identification (psychodynamic)
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