It is a "global orientation, a pervasive feeling of confidence that the life events one faces are comprehensible, that one has the resources to cope with the demands of these events, and that these demands are meaningful and worthy of engagement" [ 16].
Within the salutogenic theory, Sense of Coherence is described as a global orientation that expresses the extent to which individuals have a feeling of confidence that their environment is structured, predictable and explicable; resources are available to meet challenges; and these challenges are worth engaging in [ 1].
SOC is defined as a global orientation that expresses the extent to which an individual has a pervasive, enduring, though dynamic feeling of confidence that life is comprehensible, manageable and meaningful [ 27].
Coherence is defined here as a global orientation to life as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful (Walsh 2006).
Cities participate in collective movements or networks to take advantage of new conditions, and often their demise or withdrawal from a global orientation is also experienced jointly with other cities as circumstances change, affecting many at once.
A global orientation is essential to a company from a relatively isolated place like Finland.
It is nevertheless encouraging that committed and enthusiastic students with a global orientation and outlook were provided with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to transform commitment into action.
The absence of a global orientation in the universe was thus immaterial.
This is not, of course, to say that those who prefer the term "public health" to "population health" do not share a global orientation.
