Perspectives

Question 1

Age

Answer 1

• Different age groups have different perceptions of H&WB based on their amount of life experience surrounding them
• Older people have more life experience than younger people, therefore, they have a more holistic view

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

• Females are typically more health conscious than males
• Females: exercise and diets, prioritise mental health, more holistic views, easily more influenced by body image.
• Males: focus more on dieting, less likely to perceive themselves as being at risk of illness, injury or other health problems.

Question 3

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Answer 3

• Prioritise not only an individual’s health and well-being but its contribution to their community
• Experience connectedness
• Community: a sense of belonging= less likely to participate in risk-taking behaviours
• Family: more support=lower chance of illness or death (e.g: suicide)

Question 4

Culture

Answer 4

Western Cultures: view H&WB within the context of health professionals
Asian Cultures: the wellbeing of family>individual well-being, decided by the elder male of the family
Chinese Culture: use herbal medicines, and prioritise herbs+food to recover.
Indian Culture: spiritual practices and traditional medicines.

Question 5

Religeon

Answer 5

• Majority of religions focus on the mind and body (spiritual health and wellbeing
• Buddhism: clarity of the mind
• Hinduism: prioritise physical health and well-being, help the needy (welfare)
  -Islam: commit to the 5 pillars to ensure faith and belief are maintained.

Question 6

Socioeconomic Status

Answer 6

• Don’t prioritise health and wellbeing
• Prioritise: survival, food education, and steady employment
• Barriers: low income, bills, limited health knowledge
• e.g: cheaper foods = processed = negative effect on physical health and wellbeing.

Question 7

Youth

Answer 7

• Concepts of health and well-being is dependent on an individuals stage of life:
• Younger ages: identified H&WB as having a good diet
  Over 16: mentioned aspects from the physical dimension (exercise) as well as social H&WB (social relationships with friends+family)
• Young people develop a more holistic view as their life experience grows
• Mental H&WB is a major issue for youth (self-esteem and body image)