WELL0001 Dimensions of wellbeing (1 cr)

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Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Build your understanding of the multidimensionality of wellbeing, structure your own thinking and also learn about other people's perspectives on wellbeing.

Description

This open study course introduces the broad concept of wellbeing from the perspectives of individuals, communities and societies, and builds understanding of the multidimensionality of wellbeing. Human wellbeing in different stages of life is examined and structured from several perspectives. In addition, the interdependence of different domains of human wellbeing that can support or weaken the possibilities of wellbeing is examined.

The course is based on the Finnish existing course “Hyvinvoinnin monet muodot HYMY0001” and targeted primarily to international students. It deepens understanding of the multiple dimensions of wellbeing as well as their interdependencies. This supports the mutual cooperation of different experts working in multi-professional communities to support wellbeing and its preconditions.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course you will be able to:

  • analyze and examine the different dimensions and areas of wellbeing, including physical, mental and social wellbeing
  • understand wellbeing as a dynamic phenomenon and its key dimensions throughout the life course
  • identify the connections between social structures, operating environments, social changes and prerequisites for wellbeing
  • examine and analyze the wellbeing of society, communities and individuals as separate but interconnected issues
  • reflect and apply on different approaches to resources related to wellbeing
  • recognize changes and challenges in wellbeing

Completion methods

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Independent study (1 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

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