The degree of satisfaction that an individual experiences when their needs are met
Wellbeing is the health or state in which one's own physical, social, emotional, economic, cultural and physical condition exists within
Wellbeing is holistic and can be seen as dynamic on a continuum, meaning it is ever changing throughout a sliding scale
Illbeing
Stands as a converse of the word wellbeing, signifying a poor relationship with numerous aspects of one's environment and connection - or lack thereof
Factors Affecting Wellbeing "SPEECS"
Social
Physical
Emotional
Economic
Cultural
Spiritual
Social wellbeing
Refers to the state of an individual's social capability, interactions, relationships and exposure to other human or people within one's context
Physical wellbeing
Refers to the relationship between an individuals physical body, diet, physical health, sleep, hygiene, exercise and maintenance
Emotional wellbeing
Refers to an individual's current emotional state, this could range from emotional rest points, mood, reaction and regulation
Economic wellbeing
Refers to the state of an individual's finances, financial stability, work and employment, assets and financial literacy
Cultural wellbeing
Refers to the relationship between an individual and their connection to culture, this could be through their heritage, family and tradition, culture of the location, connection to their overall environment
Spiritual wellbeing
Refers to the relationship between an individual and their connection to faith, their outlook on life, perceptions, beliefs and overall sense of purpose
The factors of wellbeing are interrelated and do not act independently of one another
COVID-19
Negatively impacts physical, social and economic wellbeing
Humans, and additionally, the human experience exists within a continuum - a multidimensional scale
If an individual attempts to hyperfixate on one factor of wellbeing, then others may be compromised or at a disconnect, thus the individual suffers
There is an interrelationship between individual and group wellbeing
Needs
The necessities of life, those things we require for survival and to be physically and mentally healthy
Wants
Preferences or desires, things that we would like to have but do not really need for survival or to maintain good health
The difference between a "want" and a "need" is; a need is a necessity, something in which that is unquestionable in regards to human life and may be standard across all people. A want is a preference for something that is not essential for life, one may find common wants across a group - but not all of society or humanity
Sense of Identity
A person's overall view of themselves and how they perceive others to view them
Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well being
Education
The passing on of knowledge, skills and ideas
Safety and security
The sense of being safe physically, emotionally and environmentally
Employment
The responsibilities that an employer agrees to when they accept a job
Adequate standard of living
A fundamental human right and varies between individuals depending on different aspects of life. Basics are: Food, shelter, social safety and interaction
Individuals, families and communities may prioritise these needs differently according to their specific situation. Often meeting these needs simultaneously
Maslow's Hierarchy
A theory in which states that each individual must satisfy the requirements of one 'level' of the following criteria in order to further satisfy the above 'levels' until eventually one reaches full potential
Levels of Maslow's Hierarchy
Physiological
Safety
Love and Belonging
Esteem
Self Actualisation
Types of Goals
Short Term
Intermediate
Long Term
Individual goals
Goals that represent the values of an individual and the progress of that singular person
Group goals
Goals that represent the wants and needs of a small group of people
Community goals
Goals that represent the desires, wants, needs, values and morals of a larger group, demographic or society
When satisfying needs, the accomplishment of goals (whether the goal be in relation to physical, social, emotional or other) serves the purpose to better oneself and thus enhance overall wellbeing for an individual, group or community
Resources
Things people utilise in order to achieve goals
Types of Resources
Human Resources (Internally accessed)
Non Human Resources (externally accessed)
Human Resources
Includes what people can do or the skills, characteristics and traits these people have and can be used independently of others
Non Human Resources
Are tangible things
Examples of resources
Objects
People
Concepts
Ideas
Skills
Qualities
Resources help to achieve quality of life
Individuals, families and communities all have resources available to them to help fulfill their tasks or goals