A comprehensive analysis of well-being frameworks applied in Australia and their suitability for Indigenous peoples
| Autor: | Kamaljit K Sangha, Yonatan Dinku, Robert Costanza, Anne Poelina |
|---|---|
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
| Předmět: | |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 19, Iss 1 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1748-2623 1748-2631 17482631 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17482631.2024.2321646 |
| Popis: | Purpose Well-being is a complex, multi-dimensional, dynamic, and evolving concept, covering social, economic, health, cultural and spiritual dimensions of human living, and often used synonymously with happiness, life satisfaction, prosperity, and quality of life. We review the existing key wellbeing frameworks applied in Australia both for the wider public and Indigenous peoples. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of various applied frameworks, along with a critical analysis of domains or dimensions comprising those frameworks, and to analyse the role of nature in those frameworks. Methodology We conducted a critical analysis of the main frameworks applied in Australia to date to measure the well-being of the mainstream (mainly non-Indigenous) and Indigenous populations. This study is particularly timely given the Australian Government’s interest in revising the well-being frameworks as mentioned in the Government “Measuring What Matters” statement. Results The existing well-being frameworks in Australia either overlook or hardly consider the role of nature and its services which are important to support human well-being. Likewise, for Indigenous peoples “Country” (Indigenous clan land) is vital for their well-being as their living is imbued with ”Country”. The role of nature/”Country” needs to be considered in revising the well-being frameworks, indicators and measures to inform and develop appropriate policies and programs in Australia. Conclusion To develop appropriate welfare policies and programs for achieving socio-economic and other wellbeing outcomes, it is essential to evolve and conceptualize wellbeing frameworks (and related indicators and measures) in line with people’s contemporary values, particularly considering the role of nature and its services. |
| Databáze: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
| Externí odkaz: |
|