We are more than organ systems in isolation. How we move through this world impacts our health, performance, and wellness–a lot.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what scientists call “lived experience.” Lived experience is technically defined as “personal knowledge about the world gained through direct, first-hand involvement in everyday events rather than through representations constructed by other people.” It’s a critical aspect of qualitative research, which involves exploring lived experiences as a way to understand something from the perspective of the individuals involved. Yet, it is largely neglected in quantitative research, which I believe leaves women in particular wanting.
The lived experience is part of the biopsychosocial model, which is a medical treatment approach that believes that to understand a person’s medical condition, you need to take more into account than biological factors, but also consider the psychological and social factors that contribute.
