Society and sustainable wellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You identify the social structures that influence the construction of sustainable wellbeing
You understand what kind of measures promote sustainable wellbeing.
You identify current phenomena related to wellbeing

Content

What does sustainable wellbeing mean theoretically ?
What social measures and structures are used to guide the promotion of wellbeing?
How do neighbouring communities, residential areas, gender, social and cultural backgrounds affect wellbeing?
How does the social context prevent or promote the development of wellbeing?
What are the current challenges of wellbeing?
What means and methods can be used to support wellbeing?
What are the mechanisms of social problems (e.g. exclusion, loneliness)?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. consistently use concepts related to sustainable wellbeing.
b. look for information related to sustainable wellbeing in central information sources.
c. understand interrelated tasks of sustainable wellbeing.