Basics of measuring wellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand why and in what type of situations wellbeing data is collected.
You are able to identify various wellbeing measuring methods.
You can assess the suitability of different methods for different purposes and target groups.

Content

What is wellbeing data?
How has the collection of wellbeing data changed and what are the future perspectives (self- monitoring, MyData principle)?
What different methods can be used for measuring (measuring behavior vs. measuring results)?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of different methods in various purposes?

Evaluation

Students can
d. use professional vocabulary systematically.
e. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
f. identify interrelated tasks.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.