Overview You will participate in a discussion activity to the sick role model to examine a specific illness (e.g., ADHD medication addiction, opioid addiction, diabetes, a broken leg, or the flu). In this exercise, I would like you to be able to apply these four specific constructs (i.e., two rights and two obligations) of the Sick Role model to an actual illness and generate a complex understanding of the phenomenon of interest. You may want to write your answers on a word processor before posting the answers on the forum. Let’s get started. Assignment Description In the last few weeks, we have discussed how people with addictions may face unique challenges seeking support from their social network and the larger society. In this assignment, we will watch a video (i.e., a lecture) on Parsons’ Sick Role and develop a deeper, structured understanding of a person’s illness experience. In our readings and lectures, we have carefully examined the different constructs held by the three theories, exploring their similarities and differences. Please identify a real-life health campaign and answer the following questions. 1. First, watch the lecture on Parsons’ Sick Role: https://youtu.be/XzEZCJnwpC4 2. Second, identify the illness of your choice and explain why the illness is a good fit for the analysis for Parsons’ Sick Role model.*Using an illness you have or familiar with may help you think through the four constructs better. 3. Using the four constructs in Parsons’ Sick Role Model (i.e., the two rights and two obligations) to explain how they may be reflected or experienced by a person with the illness of your choice. 4. Finally, based on what you have learned about the theory, give a critical analysis reflection about the extent to which Parsons’ Sick Role Model is useful or not useful to understand the person’s illness experience. 5. Word Count: I expect a word count of 800-1000 

Assignment 2 Discussion

You will participate in a discussion activity to the sick role model to examine a specific illness (e.g., ADHD medication addiction, opioid
addiction, diabetes, a broken leg, or the flu). In this exercise, I would like you to be able to apply these four specific constructs (i.e., two rights
and two obligations) of the Sick Role model to an actual illness and generate a complex understanding of the phenomenon of interest. You
may want to write your answers on a word processor before posting the answers on the forum. Let’s get started.

In the last few weeks, we have discussed how people with addictions may face unique challenges seeking support from their social network
and the larger society. In this assignment, we will watch a video (i.e., a lecture) on Parsons’ Sick Role and develop a deeper, structured
understanding of a person’s illness experience.

In our readings and lectures, we have carefully examined the different constructs held by the three theories, exploring their similarities and
differences. Please identify a real-life health campaign and answer the following questions.

1. First, watch the lecture on Parsons’ Sick Role: https://youtu.be/XzEZCJnwpC4
2. Second, identify the illness of your choice and explain why the illness is a good fit for the analysis for Parsons’ Sick Role model.*Using

an illness you have or familiar with may help you think through the four constructs better.
3. Using the four constructs in Parsons’ Sick Role Model (i.e., the two rights and two obligations) to explain how they may be reflected or

experienced by a person with the illness of your choice.
4. Finally, based on what you have learned about the theory, give a critical analysis reflection about the extent to which Parsons’ Sick Role

Model is useful or not useful to understand the person’s illness experience.
5. Word Count: I expect a word count of 800-1000.

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This assignment is worth 15 points.

Discussion Board Rubric
Criteria Excellent Good Average Fair Poor

Content (10 points)

• Shares thoughts,

ideas, or opinions.
• Specific details are

offered to support
the views expressed
in the post (there is
evidence to show
this isn’t just “off the
top of your head”).

• Has a “So What?”
theme, lesson, or
specific point that
attracts the readers’
attention; it also
addresses all the
questions posed in
the exercise, but
goes beyond just

(8 points)

• Shares thoughts,

ideas, or opinions.
• Details are offered to

support the views
expressed in the post
(there is evidence to
show this isn’t just
“off the top of your
head”).

• Has a “So What?”
theme, or lesson;
addresses all
questions posed in
the exercise.

• Demonstrates
understanding of the
topic.

(6 points)

• Shares thoughts,

ideas, or opinions.
• The opening part of

the post introduces
the main point.

• Details are offered to
support views
expressed in the
post, but they may
be vague or the
connections are not
completely clear.

• Has a point; has
something to do with
questions posed.

(4 points)

• Shares a thought,

idea, or opinion.
• The opening part of

the post introduces
the main point.

• Limited details are
offered to support
the views expressed
in the comment.

• Point of post is

unclear; does not
relate to questions.

• Shows some
understanding of the
topic.

(0 points)

• Main point is not

clearly introduced.
• Lacks supporting

details.
• Point of post is

unclear; does not
relate to questions.

• Post does not reveal
an understanding of
the topic.

answering them to

reflect on larger
themes.

• Demonstrates
understanding of the
topic.

• Shows some
understanding of the
topic.

Style (5 points)

• Concise (4-5

paragraphs; each
paragraph 200
words) with a
specific focus.

• Opening grabs the
reader’s attention
while introducing
the point of the post.

• Positive tone
engages the reader.

• Spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization are
correct.

(4 points)

• Concise (2- 3

paragraphs; each
paragraph 250
words) with a
focus.

• Opening grabs the
reader’s attention
while introducing
the point of the post,
but perhaps not as
strongly as the style
in an “A” posting.

• Positive tone
engages the reader.

• Spelling,

punctuation, and
capitalization are
largely correct.

(3 points)

• Entries are short (1-

2 paragraphs) with a
focus.

• Positive tone.
• Spelling,

punctuation, and
capitalization are
largely correct.

(2 points)

• Entries are short (1

paragraph) and may
or may not have a
focus.

• Positive tone.
• Spelling,

punctuation, and
capitalization have
mistakes.

(0 points)

• Entries are short (1

paragraph) and lack
focus.

• Tone may not be
appropriate.

• Spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization
contain numerous
mistakes.

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