core 3 Flashcards
Define wellbeing
The degree of satisfaction that an individual or group experiences when needs are met
Define emotional factors
factors relating to feelings
Define economic factors
factors relating to finance
Define cultural factors
factors relating to customs, beliefs, values and traditions
Define physical factors
factors relating to physical health and safety
Define spiritual factors
factors relating to moral and/or religious areas
Define social factors
factors relating to interaction with other people
Define needs
The necessities of life, which are required for survival and physical and mental health
Define wants
Preferences or desires not necessary for survival or the maintenance of good health
What are SHESEAS?
Safety and Security, Health, Education, Sense of Identity, Employment, Adequate, Standard of living
Define Safety and security
Refers to our essential desire to feel protected and safe from threat
Define Health / Holistic
The concept that everything is connected
Define Education
Acquiring knowledge and skills
Define Sense of identity
An individuals idea of who they are
Define employment
An activity to which one devotes time; exerting energy towards a goal for payment, profit or commission
Define adequate standard of living
Primary needs - food, clothing and shelter - that are required by all people
Whats on Maslow’s Hierarchy
Self actualisation, Esteem needs, social needs, safety needs, physiological needs
Define self actualisation
Personal growth, fulfilment
Define social needs
Sense of belonging, love
Define safety needs
Security, protection
Define physiological needs
Food, water, sleep/rest
Define resources
Things people use to achieve goals
Define values
Quantities that an individual or family believes to be desirable and important in life
Define availability
Refers to the opportunity for families or individuals to obtain or use support networks
Define accessibility
Refers to the opportunity for families or individuals to reach support networks
What is GASCD
Gender, Age, Socioeconomic status, Culture, Disability
Define informal support networks
The social supports provided by family members, relatives, neighbours and friends
Define formal support networks
The systems that exist outside the family group; these networks may be provided by the government - federal, state and local - or community organisations
Define Planning
The process of making plans to achieve or do something
Define Organisation
The action or quality of being systemic and efficient; it infers being orderly and logical
Define Communication
The method by which people share their ideas, information, opinions and feelings
What are the components of communication
The sender / the source
The receiver / the destination
The message / the information
The medium / how its sent
Define decision-making
The process of making or reaching conclusions based on considering the alternatives available
What are the factors influencing decision-making
- Access to resources
- Complexity of the problem
- Past experiences and personal values
- Attitudes to change
- Sociocultural factors
Define problem solving
A method for analysing a situation, generating possible solutions and evaluating the options
What are the steps to problem solving
1: Identify the problem
2: Explore alternative solutions and their consequences
3: Select an option
4: Implement the solution
5: Evaluate the situation
What are the strategies for effective resource management
- Using interchangeable resources
- Adopting sustainable behaviours
- Accessing support
- Developing personal management skills
- Engaging in education or training
Define an interview
A conversation or discussion between two or more people to collect information or opinions; it is often concerned with their understanding, knowledge or perception of the facts or circumstances related to the topic of research
What is a structured interview
A planned interview with a set of predetermined questions developed by the researcher
What is a unstructured interview
A more discussion-like interview with the researcher planning areas for discussion without developing the actual questions
