Role of Social Work in the Improvement of Health Behaviour Among Forest Edge Communities in Indonesia

This chapter undertakes an exploration of the challenges encountered in the intersection of social work and health behavior within forest-edge communities in Indonesia. The prosperity of an individual is often perceived as contingent upon their physical and mental well-being. Correspondingly, healthy behavior significantly influences an individual’s overall health, both physically and mentally. Utilizing a literature study approach, drawing upon references and prior research, this examination sheds light on the interconnectedness of behavioral health science and social work. The findings of this study illuminate a symbiotic relationship between behavioral health science and social work. Particularly in the realm of health services, social workers play a crucial role in mitigating the social ramifications stemming from an individual’s health behavior. This research contributes to the broader understanding of the interconnected dynamics between health behavior and social work, emphasizing the imperative role of social workers in addressing social impacts stemming from health-related behaviors.