Formation of young people's wellbeing in societyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to identify the factors and structures in community and society that influence the wellbeing of young people.


You are able to identify the mechanisms for the emergence of social problems, as well as risk factors for exclusion and protective mechanisms.


You are able to outline the overall wellbeing of young people in our society


You are able to evaluate the potential and role of youth education in promoting the wellbeing of young people.

Content

What is wellbeing?

How do local communities, residential area, gender, social and cultural background affect wellbeing?

How does the societal context prevent or promote wellbeing?

What factors affect the social exclusion of young people?

What are the problems of marginalization at a social, community and individual level?

What are the opportunities for youth education to support the building of young people's wellbeing?

Evaluation

You are able to use professional vocabulary systematically.

You are able to look for information in the key information sources of the field.

Assessment scale 0-5.