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Wellbeing

The degree of satisfaction experienced by an individual or group when needs are met, influenced by various factors.

SEPECS

An acronym representing Social, Emotional, Physical, Economic, Cultural, and Spiritual aspects of wellbeing.

Social Well-being

Refers to social interactions, friendships, and the sense of belonging to groups, impacting overall wellbeing.

Emotional Well-being

Involves feelings and emotional needs such as love, security, and self-expression, affecting stress coping abilities.

Physical Well-being

Relates to physical health and safety, including access to food, water, and healthcare, influencing stress levels.

Economic Well-being

Concerns financial stability and resources, affecting overall wellbeing through employment and budgeting.

Cultural Well-being

Involves customs, beliefs, and values that contribute to an individual's identity and emotional security.

Spiritual Well-being

Refers to an individual's sense of purpose and moral understanding, sometimes linked to religious beliefs.

Needs

Essential requirements for survival and health, such as food, water, and safety.

Wants

Preferences or desires that are not essential for survival but enhance quality of life, like luxury items.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

A motivational theory categorizing human needs into five levels, where lower needs must be met before higher ones.

SMART Goals

A goal-setting technique ensuring goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based.

Resources

Items or assets used to achieve goals, categorized into human (skills, abilities) and non-human (money, food).

Interchangeability of Resources

The ability to substitute one resource for another, often seen with money.

Resource Sustainability

The practice of managing resources to ensure they are used efficiently and can be renewed.

Personal Values

Core beliefs that influence individual actions and decisions, shaped by past experiences.

Gender

A factor affecting access to resources, with societal norms influencing resource-seeking behavior.

Age

A determinant of resource access, with age restrictions on certain resources like pensions and alcohol.

Socioeconomic Status (SES)

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position, influencing resource availability.

Informal Support

Assistance from friends, family, or community members without formal arrangements.

Formal Support

Assistance provided by government agencies or organizations requiring formal documentation.

Personal Management Skills

Skills that enable individuals to control their behaviors and attitudes, enhancing wellbeing.

Communication

The process of sharing ideas and information, involving a sender, receiver, message, and medium.

Assertive Communication

Expressing feelings positively and respectfully, balancing self-advocacy with respect for others.

Aggressive Communication

Intimidating expression of opinions, often leading to conflict and hostility.

Passive Communication

Avoiding expression of opinions, leading to potential resentment and conflict later.

Decision Making

The process of making choices based on available options, influenced by various factors.

Problem Solving

A methodical approach to identifying issues, generating solutions, and evaluating outcomes.

Effective Resource Management

Strategies to utilize resources efficiently, including planning, organization, and support access.

Interviews

A primary research method involving conversations to gather information or opinions.

Structured Interviews

Planned interviews with predetermined questions, ensuring consistency in responses.

Unstructured Interviews

Flexible discussions allowing for exploration of topics without fixed questions.

Types of Groups

Various community groups formed based on family, friendship, interests, or shared goals.

Cohesiveness

The unity and togetherness of a group, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness.

Conflict Resolution

Strategies to address and resolve disputes between parties, aiming for mutual satisfaction.

Family Structures

Different types of family arrangements, including nuclear, blended, and extended families.

Community

A group of individuals sharing common interests or backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging.

Socialisation

The lifelong process of learning societal norms and behaviors through interactions with others.

Stages of the Life Span

Developmental phases including infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging.

Literature Reviews

A secondary research method evaluating existing knowledge on a topic, providing insights and context.