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The wellness process.

J G Bruhn, F D Cordova, J A Williams

    Journal of Community Health
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Wellness is an evolving process tied to developmental stages and tasks. This study proposes a measurable index to assess wellness based on completing age-appropriate developmental tasks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health and Human Development
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Wellness is a dynamic process, distinct from mere good health.
    • It involves active individual participation in achieving greater health.
    • Wellness is intrinsically linked to developmental stages and task completion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel index for measuring wellness.
    • To assess wellness based on developmental stage-appropriate tasks.

    Main Methods:

    • The proposed wellness index is based on the completion of minimal developmental tasks.
    • Assessment is tailored to the individual's specific developmental stage.

    Main Results:

    • Wellness can be quantitatively measured.
  • The index provides a method for assessing an individual's progress in wellness.

    • Conclusions:

    • Wellness is a measurable, active process.
    • Completion of developmental tasks serves as a valid metric for wellness assessment.