Dimensions of health - characteristics

Question 1

Characteristics of physical health and well-being (7)

Answer 1

• Well-functioning body, systems and organs.
• Healthy body weight
• Absence of illness, disease and injury
• Optimal blood pressure
• Optimal level of energy
• Appropriate levels of fitness
• Physical capacity to perform daily tasks

Question 2

Characteristics of social wellbeing (5)

Answer 2

• Productive relationships with other people
• Supportive and well-functioning family
• Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
• Supportive network of friends
• Effective communication with others.

Question 3

Characteristics of emotional health and wellbeing (4)

Answer 3

• Having high levels of confidence
• Recognise and understand emotional actions and reactions
• Effectively express and manage emotional actions and reactions
• Experience appropriate emotions in given scenarios

Question 4

Characteristics of mental health and wellbeing (6)

Answer 4

• Low levels of stress and anxiety
• Optimal self-esteem
• Positive thought patterns (being optimistic)
• High levels of confidence
• using logic and reasoning to form opinions and make decisions
• Ability to think and process information

Question 5

Characteristics of spiritual health and wellbeing (5)

Answer 5

• A sense of belonging and connection to the world
• Positive meaning, place and purpose in life
• Peace and hope
• Developed personal values and beliefs
• Acting according to values and beliefs