resource management- MF2 Flashcards
what are values
Qualities that an individual or group believe are desirable and important in life.
Relate to those aspects of life that really matter to a person, or the things that a person sees as important, such as good health, family, education, freedom of speech and money.
what are personal values?
Developed early in life as a result of socialisation and can be influenced by culture, religion or generational changes.
Often stable and remain consistent throughout life, e.g. honesty, self-respect
Can develop due to experiences e.g. independence gained from travelling abroad, open-mindedness through completing volunteer work.
examples of values
family
friends
shelter
health
personal values and past experiences
Past Experiences:
Influence resource management as we have learnt from the outcomes of prior situations.
Can be both positive and negative
e.g. person goes camping and does not pack adequate clothing for the climate – and learns that next time needs to prepare for all weather.
Factors influencing availability of and access to resources
S - socioeconomic status
Location
E - ducation
D - visibility
A - ge
G - ender
E - ethnicity/culture
socioeconomic status
Based on income, education level, occupation and social status within community.
High SES = greater access to broader range of resources
Low SES = reduced access to range of resources due to lack of finances, social and educational supports (don’tknow how to access/utilise resources)
location
Refers to where a person lives.
Some locations allow for greater access to resources due to
increased availability and supports in place. E.g. transport to
access facilities.
education
Education:
Refers to the level of schooling that a person has achieved.
Includes primary, secondary and tertiary schooling as well as lifelong
learning.
Level of education – influences type of occupation – impacts on
income that can be earnt. Also links to knowledge regarding how to
access resources.
disability
Refers to a person with a physical or intellectual condition that impacts their movement, senses or activities.
Can make it difficult to access some resources.
Increased accessibility to other resources e.g. government assistance
Access to resources for people with disabilities has improved considerably over the past few decades – subtitles or signing on TV.
age
Influences the types of resources that can be accessed and that are made available to an individual.
Knowledge and skills develop as age increases, therefore education increases and the knowledge of how to access resources increases.
Laws restrict access to certain resources based on a persons age.
gender
Most resources are equally available to males and females. Laws in place to ensure equality, access and support of resources.
Societal perceptions and expectations (social norms) have a greater impact on how and if the resources are accessed
Issues of inequity exists within organisations e.g. pay gap between men and women when completing the same job.
Ethnicity and Culture
Influences knowledge of available resources – can be positive or negative
Cultural values can determine whether a person accesses resources e.g. providing appropriate aged care in cultures where it is a “duty” to look after the elderly.
what is access to support
- When individuals, families or groups are unable to meet their needs, they may turn to the community for support.
- Support may come from several different sources: friends, family, formal or informal services
- support can look different for everyone
support groups
Groups or organisations in the community that assist people in need.
formal support
- formal support provides individuals and families with a specific service or support. these structured and organised networks are found outside the family unit
- examples of times when people would need support could be needing a docto
informal support
- Are not structured and provide individuals with assistance through societal (family, friends, neighbours) based interactions and networks. Also referred to as ‘social systems’.
- Highly valuable as they reduce the stress placed on formal support networks and promote community well-being and a sense of satisfaction.
- Generally free to access and utilise.
- EXAMPLE: Speaking with a friend or family member regarding their experience of pregnancy, looking after a neighbour’s property while they are away
Advantages of informal support
- Personalised care (comfort)
- Familiar environment
- Addresses emotional needs and support.
- Free and easy to access.
disadvantages of informal support
- Lack of specialised knowledge
- May be limited by culture/friendships/connections
- Influenced by others experience
- Dependant on others availability/capacity to help
Advantages of formal support
- Qualified professionals
- Generally easily accessible
- Specialised knowledge
- Can assist in times of crisis
disadvantages of informal support
- May require $$ to access
- May be limited to business hours
- Lack of “intimacy”