Chapter Title (APA Style)
A Multilevel Genetic and Psychosomatic Framework for Understanding Problems
Author:
Awadhesh Kumar Shailaj, M.A. (Psychology)
Independent Scholar in Psychology, Integrative Medicine, and Holistic Sciences
Pachamba, Begusarai, Bihar, India
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Abstract
A problem is commonly perceived as a situational or external difficulty; however, such a view remains reductionist and insufficient for holistic understanding. This chapter proposes two complementary theoretical models: (a) the Multi-Level Genetic Influence Model and (b) the Genetic–Psychological–Psychosomatic Flow Model. These models conceptualize problems as multilevel, dynamic processes influenced by genetic predispositions, psychological structuring, psychosomatic expression, and subtle or parapsychological dimensions. Together, they offer an integrative framework applicable to psychology, homeopathy, psychosomatic medicine, and holistic health sciences.
Keywords: Problem, heredity, genetics, psychology, psychosomatic model, integrative medicine
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1. Introduction
In psychology and medical sciences, the concept of a problem is often confined to observable symptoms, environmental stressors, or behavioral maladjustments. Such compartmentalized approaches fail to explain why similar conditions produce different outcomes in different individuals. This chapter argues that problems must be understood through a multilevel and process-oriented framework, integrating genetic, psychological, psychosomatic, and subtle dimensions.
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2. Option One: Multi-Level Genetic Influence Model
2.1 Conceptual Foundation
The Multi-Level Genetic Influence Model proposes that heredity is not restricted to physical or biological traits but operates simultaneously across multiple domains of human functioning. Genetic influence is therefore conceptualized as a multidimensional determinant, rather than a single-domain causal factor.
Importantly, the repeated use of the term genetic is intentional and theoretically justified, as heredity exerts differentiated influences at different levels of human existence.
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2.2 Genetic Influence at the Physical Level
At the physical level, genetic factors influence:
Bodily constitution and structural formation
Organ-system sensitivity or vulnerability
Biochemical and hormonal response patterns
Disease predisposition (diathesis)
At this level, a problem exists primarily as latent potential, not as an inevitable outcome.
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2.3 Genetic Influence at the Psychological Level
Genetic influence extends into psychological functioning by shaping:
Temperament and emotional reactivity
Stress tolerance and resilience
Dominant emotional patterns (e.g., anxiety, anger, inhibition)
Adaptive and coping styles
Many psychological tendencies are not merely learned but inherited, making problems emerge as personality-based conflicts or emotional dysregulation.
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2.4 Genetic Influence at the Psychosomatic Level
The psychosomatic level represents the interface between mind and body. Here, genetically influenced psychological traits interact with prolonged emotional stress, leading to:
Autonomic nervous system imbalance
Endocrine dysregulation
Organ-specific vulnerability and symptom formation
At this stage, problems become clinically visible through bodily symptoms.
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2.5 Genetic Influence at the Subtle or Parapsychological Level
Beyond conventional biomedical models, genetic influence may manifest as:
Deep-seated subconscious patterns
Transgenerational impressions (sanskaras)
Spiritual or intuitive inclinations
Heightened sensitivity to subtle experiences
This dimension aligns with Eastern philosophical concepts and depth psychology, expanding heredity into the realm of consciousness inheritance.
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2.6 Conclusion of Option One
> Genetic influence operates simultaneously at physical, psychological, psychosomatic, and subtle levels. Therefore, understanding a problem requires a multilevel genetic perspective rather than a reductionist biological view.
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3. Option Two: Genetic–Psychological–Psychosomatic Flow Model
3.1 Conceptual Foundation
The second model addresses a different question: How does a problem develop over time?
This model conceptualizes problems as dynamic processes, not static conditions.
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3.2 Stage One: Genetic Predisposition
The process begins with genetic predispositions, including:
Neural sensitivity
Hormonal response tendencies
Emotional baseline patterns
This stage provides probability, not determinism.
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3.3 Stage Two: Psychological Structuring
Genetic predispositions are shaped by:
Family environment
Sociocultural context
Personal experiences
This interaction produces:
Cognitive styles
Emotional response patterns
Self-concept and coping mechanisms
At this stage, problems manifest as internal psychological conflicts.
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3.4 Stage Three: Psychosomatic Expression
When psychological stress persists:
Stress hormones remain chronically activated
Specific organ systems become overloaded
Bodily symptoms emerge as expressions of unresolved psychological tension
Here, the problem becomes somatically expressed.
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3.5 Stage Four: Experiential Manifestation of the Problem
Finally, the individual consciously experiences the problem as:
Physical illness
Behavioral dysfunction
Social or occupational impairment
This is the stage at which the problem is usually recognized and labeled.
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3.6 Conclusion of Option Two
> A problem evolves from genetic predisposition through psychological structuring and culminates in psychosomatic manifestation, making it a developmental rather than incidental phenomenon.
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4. Integrated Discussion
The two models are complementary rather than competing:
Option One explains where genetic influence operates (structural levels).
Option Two explains how a problem unfolds over time (developmental flow).
Together, they provide a comprehensive, integrative understanding of problems across psychology, homeopathy, psychosomatic medicine, and holistic health sciences.
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5. Implications for Clinical and Academic Practice
Encourages root-level understanding rather than symptom suppression
Supports individualized, person-centered therapeutic approaches
Provides a strong theoretical base for integrative and holistic medicine
Aligns with biopsychosocial and consciousness-based models
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Shailaj, A. K. (2025). General definition of problem and multilevel genetic influence (Unpublished manuscript).
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Author’s Note (APA-Compliant)
The concepts presented in this chapter represent the original integrative framework of the author and are intended for academic, clinical, and research-oriented applications.
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