Physical Activty And Psychological Wellbeing

Question 1

What is the definition of wellbeing?

Answer 1

Wellbeing does not have a clear definition and is a multidimensional concept

Question 2

What would the Hedonic tradition of wellbeing state?

Answer 2

That subjective wellbeing is linked to happiness, pleasure and pain avoidance, maintaining a balance of positive over negative emotions

Question 3

What would the eudaimonic tradition suggest that wellbeing is?

Answer 3

Would suggest living well by flourishing and fulfilling human potential alongside feelings of personal growth and fulfillment

Question 4

What are the six key dimensions that constitute optimal psychological health?

Answer 4

1) a sense of self-acceptance
2) positive relationship with others
3) sense of purpose in life
4) living with autonomy
5) the ability to manage one’s environment effectively
6) growing/progressing towards ones potential

Question 5

Exercise and depression?

Answer 5

Evidence suggest exercise may be an effective treatment, as effective as traditional treatments

Question 6

What did Smith and Caddick find?

Answer 6

They showed that sport and physical activity enhances subjective well-being in veterans through active coping

PTSD symptoms reduced and a positive affective experience occurred also it enhanced their motivation for living