Types of Wellbeing
1. Psychological well-being:
Psychological
well-being is optimistic relationships with others, individual mastery, independence,
a sense of purpose and meaning in life, and personal growth and development.
The Psychological Well-being Six-Factor Model is a theory developed by Carol Ryff that describes six variables that contribute to the psychological well-being, contentment, and happiness of an individual.
Six factors are as
follows of psychological well-being:
1. Self-acceptance
2. Personal growth
3. Purpose in life
4. Environmental mastery
5. Autonomy
6. Positive relations with others
Physical well-being:
Physical well-being is characterized by the improvement of all health-related elements of a person may accomplish. Physical Fitness that represents the cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle power, flexibility, and structure of the body of an individual. Other contributors to physical wellbeing may include proper nutrition, body weight management, abstaining from drug abuse, avoiding alcohol abuse, responsible sexual behavior (sexual health), hygiene, and getting the right amount of sleep (Doll et al., 2000).
Emotional well-being:
Emotional wellbeing is ability to understand the importance
of positive and negative emotion and how these emotions can be treated. The
desire to learn and develop from experiences is also included in emotional
wellbeing(Doll
et al., 2000).
Spiritual well-being:
Spiritual well-being, the National Interfaith
Coalition on Aging (1975) has suggested that:
“Spiritual well-being is the affirmation of life in a
relationship with God, self, community, and environment that nurtures and
celebrates wholeness”(Fisher,
2016).
Social well-being:
Social well-being is referring to the good relationships,
social stability and peace with others. Social wellness applies to the interactions we have and
how we communicate with others. During hard times, our relationships can offer
support. Social well-being means creating safe, caring and positive
relationships and promoting a genuine friendship with those around you(Bartels et al., 2019).
Economic well-being:
Economic well-being is described as having financial
protection for the present and future. Present financial stability includes the
ability of individuals, families, and communities to meet their basic needs
reliably (including food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation,
schooling, childcare, clothes, and taxes paid) and to manage their everyday
finances. Future financial stability
involve the
ability to absorb financial shocks, meet financial goals, develop financial
assets, and maintain sufficient lifetime profits.
The Benefits of Well-being
Research indicates that well-being is not only desirable because it feels good, but also because it has positive effects for the real world. Individuals with higher levels of well-being, relative to individuals with low well-being: (De Neve et al., 2013)
• Have more satisfying relationships
• Are more cooperative
• Have stronger immune systems
• Have better physical health
• Live longer
• Have reduced cardiovascular mortality
• Have fewer sleep problems
• Have lower levels of burnout
• Have greater self-control
• Have better self-regulation and coping abilities
Happiness:
Happiness
has been described by research as one of the main contributors to well-being.
In contrast to pessimism, studies show that optimism brings several advantages,
including:
· Less depression and anxiety
· Better performance at school, sports, and work
· Reduced risk of dropping out of school
· Better physical health outcomes, including fewer reported illnesses, less coronary heart disease, lower mortality risk, and faster recovery from surgery.