Core 1: Resource management Flashcards
Define ‘Wellbeing’
The degree of satisfaction an individual or group experiences when their needs are met.
What are the factors affecting Wellbeing?
SPEECS
*Social
*Physical
*Emotional
*Economic
*Spiritual
Define ‘Needs’
The necessities of life, which are required for survival and physical and mental health to sustain life; life dependent.
Define ‘Wants’
The desires not necessary for survival or maintenance of good health; luxuries.
What are the specific needs?
SHESEA
*Safety and Security
*Health
*Education
*Sense of Identity
*Employment
*Adequate standard of living/ (food, clothing, shelter)
What is the order of Maslow’s Hierarchy?
Self-actualisation (desire to be the most one can be)
Esteem (self-esteem, respect, status, recognition)
Belonging and Love (family, friendship)
Safety (security, employment, resources)
Physiological needs (air, water, food, shelter)
Goal Setting: SMART principle
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time bound goals
Define ‘Human Resources’
Something possessed within humans:
*abilities, skills, talents
E.g energy, knowledge, intelligence, creativity, language, motivation, sight
Define ‘Non-human Resources’
Something outside of humans:
*Tangible objects
E.g money, clothing, food, electricity, computers, cars
What are the factors influencing availability and access to resources?
(GAS CD)
GENDER:
*Resources that are stereotypes are being generally assessed by women.
*Traditional values and stereotypes related to men are limiting their resources of seeking health services.
*It is now changing by promoting awareness to the issues and support available.
AGE:
*Influences the type of resources available to them.
*You can access more resources when you’re older as you have developed more knowledge and skills.
*Wage increase with age.
*Mobility decrease with the later lifespan.
SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS (SES):
*Based on income, educational level, occupation and social status in society.
*People with high often have access to more resources.
*Low SES individuals lack the financial and educational support.
CULTURE:
*Culture factors increase and decrease.
*Increase due to family knowledge.
*Decrease due to communication barriers leading to lack of access to resources such as employment.
DISABILITY:
*Affects physical, social, intellectual, economic and emotional opportunities.
*Welfare, educational services, equipment availability and others support their well being.
Define ‘Informal Support’
Help from people we know, such as friends, relatives, and neighbours.
Define ‘Formal Support’
*Help bound by payments or contract
*government agencies, community organisations.
*services
*E.g government, community church, youth group, nanny
What are the factors affecting resource management?
*Personal Values
*Past experiences
Define Resource sustainability
To conserve a resource.
effective + efficient use of resources
Planning and Organisation
Personal management skills are qualities we use to help ourselves achieve goals or accomplish tasks.