Examples of well-being in the following topics:
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- According to many social science studies, psychological well-being is positively correlated with religious engagement.
- Certain features of religious practice may facilitate greater well-being for members.
- The Legatum Prosperity Index reflects the research that suggests that there is a positive link between religious engagement and well-being.
- Those same studies associate religious involvement with reports of higher satisfaction with sex life and a sense of well-being.
- Finally, as signaled in a recent review of 850 research papers, the majority of well-conducted studies suggest that higher levels of religious involvement are positively associated with indicators of psychological well-being (life satisfaction, happiness, positive affect, and higher morale).
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- Mental health describes a level of psychological well-being or the presence/absence of a mental disorder.
- The World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. "
- Members of different classes encounter different stressors—lower class people likely face more financial stress as it pertains to day-to-day sustenance and well-being, while upper class people might experience stress from the intense social pressures associated with elite circles.
- The evaluation of which mental states can be considered healthy and which require medical intervention also varies by class.
- This lithograph illustrates the eight mental health disorders that were thought to be prominent in England during the early-19th century: dementia, megalomania, acute mania, melancholia, idiocy, hallucination, erotic mania, and paralysis.
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- CARE International assists the world's poor in their efforts to achieve social and economic well-being.
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- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and does not consist only of the absence of disease or infirmity" (source) Though this is a useful definition, some would consider it idealistic and non-realistic because using the WHO definition classifies 70-95% of people as unhealthy.
- There can also be other definitions of health, e.g. statistical (systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure) and functional (ability to carry out Activities of Daily Living or ADLs).
- Advances in technology have also expanded the idea of what it means to be healthy.
- Finally, sociologists have demonstrated that access, utilization, education, and practices related to health and well being are incredibly influenced by (and often seemingly determined by) prevailing cultural norms, beliefs, and patterns that often have little or nothing to do with physiological health.
- Health care (or healthcare) is an industry associated with the prevention, treatment, and management of illness along with the promotion of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions.
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- For instance, of 498 studies published in peer-reviewed journals, a large majority showed a positive correlation between religious commitment and higher levels of perceived well-being and self-esteem and lower levels of hypertension, depression and clinical delinquency.
- An analysis of over 200 social studies contends that "high religiousness predicts a lower risk of depression and drug abuse and fewer suicide attempts, and more reports of satisfaction with sex life and a sense of well-being. " A review of 498 studies published in peer-reviewed journals concluded that a large majority of them showed a positive correlation between religious commitment and higher levels of perceived well-being and self-esteem and lower levels of hypertension, depression, and clinical delinquency.
- Finally, a recent systematic review of 850 research papers concluded that "the majority of well-conducted studies found that higher levels of religious involvement are positively associated with indicators of psychological well-being (life satisfaction, happiness, positive affect and higher morale) and less with depression, suicidal thoughts and behavior, and drug/alcohol use/abuse. "
- A recent Pew survey reveals that, although the majority of Americans may consider themselves to be religious, many are in fact unaware of basic tenets concerning their faith.
- Identify what might be a tension in understanding highly religious nations and highly religious people
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- A related phenomenon, emotional isolation may occur when individuals are emotionally isolated, even though they may have well-functioning social networks.
- While loneliness is often fleeting, true social isolation often lasts for years or decades and tends to be a chronic condition that affects all aspects of a person's existence and can have serious consequences for health and well being.
- Social isolation can be dangerous because the vitality of individuals' social relationships affect their health.
- Socially isolated individuals lack these beneficial influences, as well as lacking a social support network that can provide help and comfort in times of stress and distress.
- Interpret why social isolation can be problematic for a person in society and the importance of social connections
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- The sacred–profane dichotomy is an idea posited by French sociologist Émile Durkheim, who considered it to be the central characteristic of religion: "religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden."
- The sacred could be good or evil, and the profane could be either as well.
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- In addition, there should be no way for any answers to be connected with the respondent who gave them .
- These rules apply to field research as well.
- Even seemingly trivial information should be kept safe, because it is impossible to predict what the repercussions would be in the event that this information becomes public.
- Any research notes that might identify subjects should be stored securely.
- Give examples of how the anonymity of a research subject can be protected
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- Three general definitions have been proposed, each of which will be discussed briefly.
- Perhaps the most well known definition of religion is that provided by Emile Durkheim.
- Under this definition, nationalism would be considered religion.
- This definition is not without its problems as well, as some argue it can also include atheists who have a specific position against the existence of a god (or gods).
- Yet because the beliefs and rituals are understood to be shared by a group, this definition could be argued to exclude atheists.
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- Critiques of socialism generally refer to its lack of efficiency and feasibility, as well as the political/social effects of such a system.
- Criticism of socialism refers to a critique of socialist models of economic organization, efficiency, and feasibility, as well as the political and social implications of such a system.
- Some critics consider socialism to be a purely theoretical concept that should be criticized on theoretical grounds; others hold that certain historical examples exist, making it possible to criticize on practical grounds.
- Some critics of socialism argue that income sharing reduces individual incentives to work; incomes should be individualized as much as possible.
- Critics of socialism have argued that in any society where everyone holds equal wealth there can be no material incentive to work because one does not receive rewards for a work well done.