Human Wellbeing (Human Being, Human Doing) Flashcards
define wellbeing
In geography, “wellbeing” refers to how good people’s lives are in different places.
-Health
-Education
-Income and Jobs
-Safety and Security
-Environment
-Social Connections
-Access to Services
Measuring and mapping human wellbeing
Measuring and mapping human wellbeing involves using different methods and tools to understand and visualize how people are doing in various areas
-Surveys and Questionnaires
-Statistical Indicators
-Quality of Life Index
-Community Assessments
Population growth: causes
-Higher Birth Rates
-lower Death Rates
-Migration
-Improvements in Healthcare
higher birth rates: More babies are being born than people are dying. This can be due to cultural norms, lack of access to family planning, and improved healthcare.
Lower Death Rates: People are living longer due to better healthcare and living conditions. Advances in medicine, nutrition, and sanitation contribute to lower mortality rates.
Population growth: wellbeing
-Resource Strain
-Housing and Infrastructure
-Job Opportunities
-Environmental Impact
-Social Services
Job Opportunities: More people can mean more competition for jobs.If there aren’t enough jobs, unemployment can rise, impacting people’s income and stability.
Environmental Impact: More people can lead to more pollution and environmental degradation. A polluted environment can harm health and reduce the quality of life.
Living in poverty
Living in poverty means not having enough money to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.
-Basic Needs
-Limited Access to Services
-Employment Challenges
-Social Isolation
-Stress and Mental Health
Basic Needs: People in poverty often struggle to get enough food to eat, a safe place to live, and proper clothing. Without these essentials, it’s hard to stay healthy and feel secure.
Social Isolation: People in poverty may feel alone or excluded from their communities. Lack of support can make it harder to find help and improve their situation.
mega cities
Megacities are very large cities with a population of over 10 million people
-Size and Population
-Urbanization
-Economic Opportunities
-Housing Issues
Size and Population: Megacities have huge populations, often in the millions. This size can lead to unique challenges and opportunities in urban life.
housing issues: Finding affordable housing can be a big problem in megacities. Many people may end up living in slums or informal settlements without basic services.
Happiness as a measure of wellbeing
By studying happiness in different places, we can learn how to create better living conditions and improve the quality of life for people around the world.
“happiness” is measured by the HPI (Happy Planet Index) which is different from the HDI (Human Development Index).
-Happiness Surveys
-Cultural Influences
-Geographical Differences
Happiness Surveys: Researchers often ask people how happy they feel in surveys. These surveys show how happiness varies between countries or regions.
Cultural Influences: Different cultures have different ideas about what makes people happy. Understanding these cultural differences helps geographers study happiness in various places.
Wellbeing in Africa.
Africa faces more serious health concerns, a heavy burden of diseases and more severely constrained resources for tackling these problems
some examples would be
-natural disasters
-poor economic performance
-military conflicts.
Sustainable Development Goals
-No Poverty
-Zero Hunger
-Good Health and Wellbeing
-Quality Education
-Gender Equality
No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Everyone deserves a basic standard of living.
Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition. Everyone should have enough healthy food to eat.
Wellbeing in Australia’s Indigenous communities
Wellbeing in Australia’s Indigenous communities refers to the overall health and happiness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
-Cultural Connection
-Health Challenges
-Access to Services
-Economic Opportunities
-Education
Access to Services: Indigenous people may have less access to healthcare, education, and social services. Better access can lead to improved health and opportunities for education and employment.
Education: Education is important for personal growth and community development. Higher education levels can lead to better job opportunities and improved wellbeing.
