Ansell's Model

Ansell's Model describes how people experience changes in their health or well-being when they face challenges or risks. It suggests that individuals have a "health boundary"—a personal threshold for maintaining balance. When a health threat occurs, success in managing it depends on factors like personal resilience, support systems, and resources. If the threat is manageable, the person stays within their health boundary; if it overwhelms them, they may experience deterioration. The model emphasizes the dynamic interaction between individual capacity and external pressures, highlighting the importance of supportive environments and resources in maintaining or restoring health.