Well-Being as a Multidimensional Concept: Understanding Connections among Culture, Community, and Health

The book "Well-Being as a Multidimensional Concept" explores how culture and community influence wellness, well-being, and health outcomes. It includes theoretical conceptualizations and practice-based explorations from a multidisciplinary group of contributors, highlighting the interface between culture, community, and well-being.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 460 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Well-being, as a multifaceted concept, delves into the intricate interplay between culture, community, and notions of wellness, the subjective experience of well-being, and health outcomes. This comprehensive book presents a rich tapestry of theoretical conceptualizations and practical explorations, drawn from a diverse multidisciplinary cohort of contributors. Distinguished senior experts, alongside emerging voices in the fields of health promotion, health research, clinical practice, community engagement, and health system policy, contribute their insights. Employing a social science lens, the contributors examine the intricate interface between culture, community, and well-being, exploring themes such as theory and research frameworks, culture, community, and relationships, food, health systems, and collaboration, policy, messaging, and data. The chapters within this collection offer a comprehensive perspective on well-being, shedding light on its cultural embeddedness and multidimensional nature. By expanding our understanding of well-being, this collection empowers us to grasp the social and cultural constructs and dynamics that shape health and well-being, while also shedding light on the factors that contribute to or mitigate health disparities.

Weight: 739g
Dimension: 231 x 153 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498559409