youth perspectives on meaning and importnace of health and wellbeing

Question 1

australian youth are usally considered:

Answer 1

very healthy, and do not suffer from a wide range of illnesses that occur during adulthood. this can be reflected in their perspectives on the meaning of health and wellbeing.

Question 2

personal perceptions of health differ

Answer 2

differ between individuals

Question 2

perceptions of health are

Answer 2

highly subjective. we base our health on our own past and current circumstances, as well as the health of others.

Question 3

perception:

Answer 3

the way in which something is regarded, understood or interpreted.

Question 4

self assessment of our health is based on a range of factors including:

Answer 4

personal interpretation of health, behaviours and lifestyles, past and current level of health, attitudes about health conveyed by peers, family and media, the value we place on the importance of being healthy, our beliefs about our capacity to achieve good health, our environment.

Question 5

as we get oler, our personal perceptions of health

Answer 5

changes to reflect our experiences, expectations and beliefs about what we consider “healthy”

Question 8

what do youth value most?

Answer 8

family and friendship relationships. this highlights the importance of youths’ social health and wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Question 12

in youth high levels of stress occurs during these years due to:

Answer 12

study, work, relationsips

Question 13

what has been a major impact on youths health and wellbeing:

Answer 13

body image issues it is often their mental health and wellbeing that sufferers.

Question 14

what was the fourth most common issue idendified as concern to young people?

Answer 14

depression - has skyrocketed over the past decade. this could be because of a much greater awareness and less stigma around the issue.

Question 17

what does subjective wellbeing refer to?