Chapter 1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Health (WHO 1946)
a state of complete physical, social and mental wellbeing, and not merely the absense of disease or infirmity
Wellbeing
a complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged
Subjective
influenced by or based on a persons feelings, opinions and experiences
Optimal Health and Wellbeing
the best possible state of an individuals health and wellbeing for their age
Physical Health and Wellbeing
- functioning of the body and its systems
- physical capacity to perform daily activities and tasks
SUPPORTED BY FACTORS SUCH AS - regular physical activity
- consuming balanced diet
- appropriate rest and sleep
- maintaining ideal body weight
- absence of illness, disease, injury
Social Health and Wellbeing
- ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others
- to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
- includes level of support from family and community to ensure every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of society
- supported by strong communication skills, empathy for others and sense of personal responsibility
Relationship
a connection between two or more people and their involvement with and behaviour towards one another
Mental Health and Wellbeing
current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain
- ability to think and process information
- positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic
- stress, anxiety, self-esteem, confidence, optimism
Self-Esteem
how a person feels about their own abilities and self-worth
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
ability to express feelings in a positive way
- emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life
- management and expression of emotional actions
- ability to display resilience
Resilience
capacity to thrive, learn, care, and contribute in adversity, change, or challenge
Spiritual Health and Wellbeing
- not material
- ideas, beliefs, vales, ethics
- in mind and conscience of humans
- hope, peace, meaning
Dynamic
constantly changing
Adulthood
the lifespan stage from 18 onwards (in Australia)
a time of continuing change…
- physical
- social
- emotional
- intellectual
Responsibility
a duty or task you are required or expected to do
Validity
an indication of how sound the research conducted is
Perspective
an individuals outlook
Priority
how important something is considered to be
Perception
the way in which something is regarded, understood or interpreted
Self-Concept
what an individual thinks of themselves
- who they are
- who they want to be
- what they value
- what they believe others think of them
Culture
shared attitudes, beliefs, vales, and practices within a group or organisation
Gender
a social construct
norms, roles, responsibilities based on gender
Sex
divides humans into male or female based on genetics and reproductive organs
Socioeconomic Status
is determined by a persons…
- income
- education level
- employment status
- occupational type
