Wellness

In “Physician Burnout Calls for Legal Intervention” (November-December 2019), Sharona Hoffman calls for a “requirement” in the form of a “mandate that health care employers measure physician wellness using the [Maslach Burnout Inventory] (or another reliable tool) and report outcomes to [the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services]” (p. 9). Such a requirement would be unlawful under the Americans with Disabilities Act’s rules on prohibited medical examinations of employees.

Sharona Hoffman’s response to my letter states “employers may require periodic job-related medical examinations of all employees ‘in positions affecting public safety.’ As I argued in my commentary, doctors, to whom patients entrust their health every day, have safety-critical jobs.”

This comparison is inapt. As Ilene N. Moore, Screening Older Physicians for Cognitive Impairment: Justifiable or Discriminatory, 28 HEALTH MATRIX 95, 140 (2018) recently explained: “any interpretation suggesting that that physicians are in a position affecting public safety is not supported by the statutory language of the ADA, the EEOC Enforcement Guidance, or EEOC correspondence. Only one federal law defines some physicians as public safety officers: physicians who serve as part of a public rescue squad or ambulance as defined by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.” (internal citations omitted).

As part of a semester-long student-led Wellness program, graduate students in counselor education were introduced to a variety of self-care strategies, including dyadic and experiential activities for the mind, body, and spirit. The conceptual framework for the pilot program was the Adierian-based Indivisible Self Model of Wellness. The complementary Five-Factor Wellness Inventory, which integrates Adier's construct of holism and life tasks, was used as a pre-and post-test measure to determine changes to individual Wellness. Additionally, the researchers gathered subjective feedback from participants regarding their experiences in the Wellness program. Findings showed that offering this relatively simple and flexible Wellness program had a positive impact on students' knowledge and practice of Wellness.

Title: Emerging approaches in design and new connections with nature / Esen Gökçe Özdamar, Okşan Tandoğan, editor. Description: Hershey PA : Information Science Reference, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: "This book offers chapters on architecture, urban design, urban planning, landscape design, design, social science, policy-making, and all fields of technology as a foundation for a deeper understanding of a close relationship between nature, the environment, and ways of living on specific topics"-Provided by publisher.

The effect of adding a cognitive behavioral program to an intervention program in Positive Psychology was. For this purpose, 45 university students were measured by SWLS, PANAS, CES-D, BAI and HADS scales and assigned to one of two groups: a) intervention with positive psychology or b) intervention with more cognitive-behavioral positive psychology. Pre-post comparisons indicate that a Positive Psychology intervention significantly increases life satisfaction and positive affect and significantly decreases negative affect, depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms (p < .05). Moreover, ANCOVA analysis show that the Cognitive-behavioral intervention does not contributed anything additional to the program of positive psychology in each of the variables measured (p > .05). In short, our findings suggest that it is possible to offer psychological assistance by providing tools from Positive Psychology that promote well-being and psychological health focusing on maximizing strengths within a small period intervention.

" Wellbeing in a wholistic paradigm – A Natural health care approach " By Leonie Barbara Louw This study entitled " Wellness in a Wholistic paradigm – a natural healthcare approach " the researcher focused on investigating the deconstruction of trauma beyond the biomedical paradigm in order to construct a wellness theory in the context of wholism with the aim of applying a natural health care approach to achieve wholistic wellbeing. Through qualitative research methods that included case studies, this research was viewed from a postmodern and interpretive constructivist paradigm. This study allowed participants to tell their stories in terms of their unique world view and it afforded the researcher the opportunity to work along with the participants to deconstruct the pained perceptions of trauma and to establish new experiences of wholistic wellness through natural healthcare. There are various notable findings of this research. The importance of crisis and trauma management, even in long term therapeutic relationships are illustrated. Trauma can be reframed by starting at the personal story of each individual client and deconstructing trauma in terms of various blockages experienced by the client. Problem areas with health and lifestyle should also be addressed one by one to achieve a wellness centred outcome. By retaining what is already acting in synergy within the lives of clients, the counsellor is able to build on a foundation of positive reinforcement and adjusting only the necessary aspects. The researcher explored the practical application of wholistic wellness through a ten level coaching model, encouraging teamwork between the counsellor and client to achieve the

The percentage of American adults considered overweight and/or obese is continuing to increase, with specific populations such as college students being at greater risk for becoming overweight or obese. Higher education institutions have the potential to reduce this risk by encouraging students to develop and maintain active lifestyles. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a university wellness program for students. Thirty-four participants completed a 12 week fitness program called the Biggest User, which included pre- and post-health and fitness assessments, training sessions with certified personal trainers, nutrition consultations, and various other events such as seminars on health-related topics and weekly challenges aimed at incorporating healthy habits into daily life. Participants significantly improved their seated diastolic pressure, 3-minute step test, and number of pushups, but all other variables were non-significant. Findings indicate that positive changes are possible in a structured intervention program for students, but further evaluation and modification of this program may be necessary to achieve improved benefits.

Regular physical activity (PA) is associated with a reduced risk for chronic health conditions and improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Efforts to increase PA have included workplace health promotion. Currently, little is known about the effect of these programs on overall HRQoL. To evaluate whether participation in a pedometer-based PA program in the workplace was associated with changes in HRQoL. 487 voluntary employees enrolled in a health program completed the SF-12 Health Survey at baseline and 4 months. Change in Physical and Mental component summary scores (PCS; MCS) was assessed with multivariable regression analysis, adjusting for covariates. Participation in the program was associated with an increase of 1.5 MCS units (95% CI: 0.76, -2.09). Greater improvements in MCS were observed in those reporting an increased level of PA during the program [1.9 (CI: 0.78, 2.92) versus 0.9 (CI: -0.12, 2.03)] and a lower baseline MCS score [6.3 (CI: 4.80, 7.62) versus -1.5 (C...

The purpose of this study is examining the relation between the emotional intelligence and happiness of the wellness coaches. 390 wellness coaches 282 of whom were women and 108 of whom were men participated voluntarily in the study. The participants were actively working as wellness coaches. The Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) whose Turkish adaptation was realized by Aslan; and the Oxford Happiness Scale, which was developed by Hills and Argyle whose adaptation into Turkish was realized by Dogan and Sapmaz were used as the data collection tools. The descriptive statistical methods, the t-test, One-Way Variance Analysis (ANOVA), regression analysis and Pearson Correlation tests were used for the analysis of the data. At the end of the study it was determined that there was no statistically significant differences between the happiness and emotional intelligence points of Wellness Coaches for Oxford Happiness Scale when these points were compared according to the genders (p>0,05); and significant difference was determined in benefiting from emotions and optimism, which are the sub-dimensions of emotional intelligence scale (p<0,05); no statistically significant differences were found in the sub-dimension of the expression of emotions (p>0,05). It is observed that there is a positive relation at 0,383 level between the Oxford Happiness Scale and the Emotional Intelligence Scale. When the regression analysis results are examined, it is observed that the Emotional Intelligence Sub-dimensions explain the happiness at the medium level. The most explanatory one among the sub-dimensions is the optimism sub-dimension.

In this dissertation titled, A Holistic Wellness Approach for Dealing with Posttraumatic Embitterment Reaction, the researcher examines how trauma and posttraumatic embitterment can be demystified in a manner that can make a positive difference to the quality of people’s lives.
The study offers a unique perspective on the role of people’s spiritual context in bitterness. Forgiveness and restoration of health is explored to understand the effects of discourses in a holistic context.
To achieve this, a variety of techniques were utilized. A method of case studies is used to study the meaning of illness and how people can grow from posttraumatic embitterment to gracious wellness. This phenomenon was investigated by making use of a literature study and several case studies.
The conclusions make a valuable contribution to guide a client towards wellness through wholeness with the Posttraumatic Wellness Coaching Model.
The Posttraumatic Wellness Coaching Model serves as an early intervention model outside the sphere of a biomedical context. This model addresses embitterment, and other posttraumatic reactions and this model can be applied in a variety of contexts. This includes a coaching practice, the workplace, pastoral intervention, counselling relationships and education environments. The practical orientation of the model ensures that it can be applied to people of different ages and different levels of education. The model can be utilized in conjunction with other therapeutic and educational models or interventions.

Relationships to land and nature have long been recognized globally as a central Indigenous determinant of health. As more Indigenous peoples migrate to larger urban centers, it is crucial to better understand how these relationships are maintained or function within urban spaces. This article outlines the results of a year-long collaborative study that qualitatively explored Indigenous young peoples' connections between "land," nature, and wellness in an urban Canadian context. Thirty-eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 Cree and Métis Indigenous youth living within Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A strength based analysis focused on re-imagining miyo-wicehtowin; that is, the processes of youths' self-determination and agency that build positive human-nature relationships and enact "land-making" amidst their urban spaces. This research critically engages environmental dispossession and repossession to more readily consider decolonizing land-based approaches to health and wellness among urban contexts. Future empirical and methodological directions for exploring human-nature relationships in urban health research are also offered.

Designing for women's healthcare remains an underexplored area of HCI, particularly outside informational systems for maternal health. Drawing on a case study of a body disruption-urinary incontinence in women-we illustrate the experience of women's health both from the perspective of the patient and the therapist. We show how knowledge, esteem and agency play crucial roles in remedial women's care practices, as well as preventative. In describing these challenges we deliberate on possible futures of women's health that take advantage of the many advances in design and technology from across the spectrum of HCI research. We show how with some care and courage HCI has the potential to transform women's experience within this setting.

Abstract By 2015, 53.5% of U.S. workforce participants were Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996); this majority will grow over the next decade as the generation influences economic development. Here we highlight Millennial workers’ prioritization of purposeful work, values-driven corporate citizenship, and work-life balance, arguing that start-up business entrepreneurship and strategic design, promise to play an important role in reimagining wellness in the workplace. We examine the role of strategic design innovation in the entrepreneurial context, presenting key insights about the design process derived from interviews with five start-up founders—graduates of Parsons’ Entrepreneur’s Lab (ELab) incubator—who deploy design methods and tools in a business context to re-imagine and innovate in ‘human capital’ wellness and work environments.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine marketing strategies that India is currently applying to promote itself as a competitive yoga destination. Design/methodology/approach The methodological approach consisted of a constructivist research paradigm, a qualitative methodology and an interview-based data collection method. Ten in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with yoga practitioners from various backgrounds and yoga levels who have travelled to India for yoga tourism purposes. Findings The findings determined that interpretation of yoga tourism is crucial in the choice of marketing approach adopted by destinations offering yoga retreats because, as the study has shown, various perceptions of yoga constitute the basis for particular promotional strategies. Research limitations/implications Future research could expand on the sample size and demographics of the current study by investigating, possibly through comparative means, larger groups of more diversif...

This paper explores a peer-reviewed journal article by Dr. Marian Diamond, professor of anatomy and one of the world’s foremost neuroanatomists, and addresses the hypothesis that measurable changes occur in brain morphology as a result of experience (specifically, environmental enrichment).  By investigating prior and subsequent studies to earlier ground-breaking research, Diamond (2001) examines the enrichment paradigm and its impact on the brain and behavior in laboratory experiments conducted on Long-Evans rats.  Despite being based on animal studies, Diamond’s (2001) research has been extrapolated to the diverse and complex human experience, providing powerful evidence that a stress-free enriched environment, consisting of challenge, novelty, and social interaction, can positively alter the structure and capacity of the brain by increasing the thickness of the brain’s cortex, the area associated with higher cognitive processing (Diamond, 2001).  Results also indicate that physical activity (exercise) and a protein- and glucose-rich diet  positively influence the motor cortex, the hippocampus, the volume and capacity of the corpus callosum, and the rates of glucose utilization in the brain (Diamond, 2001).  Other findings indicate that these effects differ between sexes, are present at birth and remain consistent throughout the entire lifespan, and are negatively affected by stress, inactivity, and poor nutrition.  This knowledge can be of enormous benefit to all individuals, including psychologists, educators, parents, and students.

The last decade has witnessed an exponential increase in the establishment of school-based mindfulness
programs around the world. A wide range of organizations, from universities to private businesses, have designed
mindfulness programs specifically to suit the school system. A theoretical framework built for educational settings is
required in order to make sense of literature from a wide range of disciplines and methodological perspectives. In the
current article, the author proposes using wellness as a conceptual framework to guide and enhance our appreciation of
mindfulness practice and research. Wellness philosophy, principles, and characteristics are introduced and the
framework is then used to understand the motivation behind cultivating mindfulness in the classroom. It was discovered
that programs are perceived to target a wide range of wellness outcomes, with less emphasis currently placed on the
connection between mindfulness and the environment. Future research and discussion is required to determine whether
wellness can act as a suitable platform to improve and integrate mindfulness practice and research.

Too many First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada face alarming health inequities, subpar access to health care, and culturally discontinuous services — a legacy of the sociohistorical realities of colonialism and racism that included systematic suppression of traditional Indigenous health knowledge and healing practices. The 2015 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada under- scored an urgent need for full health care rights for Indigenous Peoples, the elimination of health disparities, antiracist decolonization of the health sector, and self-determination in use of and access to traditional knowledge, therapies and healing practices. Indeed, Call to Action 22 states, “We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients.”

Gegenwärtige westliche Gesellschaften sind von einem Paradoxon gekennzeichnet: Einem gesellschaftlichen Imperativ auf Wohlgefühle korrespondiert eine alarmierende Zunahme an psychischen Leidenszuständen. Burnout, Angstzustände, Depressionen – auch Selbstwahrnehmungen basieren zusehends auf einem therapeutischen Blick.
International renommierte Wissenschaftler_innen, darunter Christina von Braun, Monica Greco, August Ruhs und Paul Stenner, gehen in diesem Buch aus transdisziplinärer Perspektive der Frage nach, wie diese Entwicklungen analysiert und erklärbar gemacht werden können.

“Spirituality in public schools is less controversial when spirituality is understood as a developmental line innate to human beings” (Ingersoll and Bauer, 2004). Spirituality has been recognized, more in recent years, separate from religion and more as an innate component to human existence. Viewing spirituality as a component of human development cognitively, emotionally and sexually has made it less confrontational and more accepted within the public school systems. The first amendment of the United States Constitution strictly prohibits “...the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble…” (The United States Constitution, 1791). However, spirituality does not and should not fall under the amendment as it is just one component of several which make up human total wellness. Spirituality has many dimensions and aligns with our mental and physical being. The feelings of hope, compassion, meaning, purpose of life and honesty are associated with spiritual wellness. These feelings are innate, however, through the practice of a religion, to some, can seem more purposeful because religion acts as an anchor for what we believe, how we act and our authenticity. For example, although not completely confirmed, it is believed mediation originated in India and was adapted by the Buddhist religion. However, Buddhism is a lifestyle more so than a religion and is meant to function as a component of lifestyle. Therefore, it can be practiced by any religion and has been adopted by many cultures sinces its origin. I had the honor of hearing the Dalai Lama speak in person. The first thing he said was, “Buddhism is not a religion.” Meditation channels a state of mind which provides balance, presence and compassion. The Ingersoll and Bauer’s article expressed similar views. They associated spirituality with a state of being and how we respond, communicate and perceive the truth. When aligned with education, educational professions should be trained to recognize and respond to students on a more spiritual level so they can better understand and serve the student population.

Dentro de la Trilogía "Existencias al unísono"

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José Miguel Valle, Los sentimientos también tienen razón. El entramado afectivo en el quehacer diario, Editorial CulBuks, Sevilla, 2017, pp.132-134

The main purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between quality of life, stress, and mental health among teachers which will be used as a basis for a wellness program. Stratified random sampling was used as the sampling method among full-time private school teachers (n=181) in Malolos, Bulacan. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI)-Revised, and Mental Health Inventory (MHI) were employed as measures of the study. Results revealed that teachers have moderate satisfaction in terms of their physical health, psychological health, and environment. Moreover, high stress was observed with regards to their role and task area. Other findings showed that they have few occurrences of unfavorable symptoms in anxiety and general positive affect. In terms of relationships, significant negative correlations were observed between the domains of quality of life and mental health subscales ranging from r=-.173 to r=-.545. On the other hand, significant positive correlations were observed between the stress subscales and mental health subscales ranging from r=.147 to r=.405. It is concluded that there is a significant relationship between quality of life and mental health of the respondents. In addition, there is a significant relationship between stress and mental health of the respondents. Based on the results, a proposed wellness program for the respondents was developed.

This paper examines the growth of interrelated tourism phenomena yoga tourism and spiritual tourism-both sit under the wider umbrella of wellness tourism. Tourism has long been linked with spirituality and where this is the case (for example pilgrimage travel), it is considered to pave the way for personal transformation. Linking spiritual tourism to yoga tourism is a fait accompli, as is drawing similar associations with wellness and pilgrimage tourism on account of allied and abiding motivations predicated on uniting mind, body and spirit and these ruminations are central to this paper. More recently, there has been a growing chorus calling for the decolonisation of yoga on account of its commodification and industrialisation, and especially concerning what is argued to be a shift away from its spiritual and transformative tenets.

The underlying meaning of the Sanskrit word yuj from which yoga is derived alludes to the pursuit of achieving a sense of union with something higher than oneself, and this is arguably one of the key drivers for its contemporary acceptance. Linkages between spir-ituality and yoga tourism through an examination of the motivations of Western yoga devotees in Maharashtra, India provide the canvas for this analysis. The motivations for yoga related travel and the broader implications for yoga and spiritual tourism are discussed. This article draws from two periods of exploratory fieldwork conducted in 2014 and 2015 in Maharashtra, India. A qualitative, case study scaffold underpinned by serious leisure as a conceptual framework (Stebbins, 2001) was constructed.

This paper reviews literature on perspectives, models and dimensions of wellness in the human community. The paper is guided by the notion that individual wellness translates into family wellness which further translates into community wellness. The intention of the paper is to provide an overview of research on human wellness and the involvement of extended families on the wellness of children, with special focus on orphans. The literature reviewed would help build knowledge on the critical issues pertaining to the involvement of extended families to promote orphan wellness. The link between extended families and their involvement to promote orphan wellness thereof forms the unit of analysis of this paper. In presenting the discussion, the researcher adopts the view that every household has strengths and that these strengths are unique and depend on the individual’s beliefs and background. Each family adopts different methods for satisfaction and promotion of same/similar fundamental wellness needs

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It seems lately I am often hearing about the changing landscape of lifelong learning (defined here as older adult non-formal learning) as we come to better understanding the positive impacts of intellectual and creative engagement later in life. This was pointed out in previous LEARN Council blog posts. Linda Maurice recounted a reassignment of lifelong learning at her university from the geriatrics division to community education, affirming lifelong learning's holistic value above and beyond its medical impact. Sandra von Doetinchem emphasized the shifting demographics of our aging population and the imperative to accommodate older adults in their final years, who may encounter greater barriers to learning. Adding to the changing landscape of lifelong learning is the increasing body of evidence demonstrating the healing power of art.

While lifelong learning certainly encompasses all subjects, mounting research and evidence has focused on the psychological, social, cognitive, and physiological benefits of exposure to the arts, including both creative expression (i.e. making art) and attending arts and cultural experiences. ...

The purpose of this applied research project is threefold. First, it describes the ideal  components of an effective wellness program obtained from the literature. Second, it assesses  the City of New Braunfels Wellness Program using the ideal type components. Third, it provides  recommendations for improving the City of New Braunfels Wellness Program. The methods  used in this study are semi]structured interviews with City of New Braunfels Wellness Program  administrators and employees, document analysis, and direct observation. 
  This research will be beneficial to those looking to make changes to improve the state of  their health care and claim costs, as well as improve employee morale and general well being,  specifically in the public sector. This research will provide an ideal, comprehensive model of an  employee wellness program as shown in the conceptual framework. It will also provide details  for successful implementation practices. This research will be significant to many organizations  in building a successful framework to implement, change, or update their current worksite  wellness initiative by analyzing the programs that other organizations are offering and  implementing into their work culture.

The striking feature of healthcare industry in India is its potential to grow at a much faster rate in the foreseeable future. In this prevailing situation, Health Tourism has emerged as a separate industry with incredible potential. Health/Wellness tourism refers to trips that are taken by tourists with the principal purpose being to improve their health and/or wellbeing.

The last decade has witnessed an exponential increase in the establishment of school-based mindfulness
programs around the world. A wide range of organizations, from universities to private businesses, have designed
mindfulness programs specifically to suit the school system. A theoretical framework built for educational settings is
required in order to make sense of literature from a wide range of disciplines and methodological perspectives. In the
current article, the author proposes using wellness as a conceptual framework to guide and enhance our appreciation of
mindfulness practice and research. Wellness philosophy, principles, and characteristics are introduced and the
framework is then used to understand the motivation behind cultivating mindfulness in the classroom. It was discovered
that programs are perceived to target a wide range of wellness outcomes, with less emphasis currently placed on the
connection between mindfulness and the environment. Future research and discussion is required to determine whether
wellness can act as a suitable platform to improve and integrate mindfulness practice and research.

This highly illustrated guide explores how the design of interior spaces can impact on wellbeing, enabling interior designers and project teams to understand how specific decisions about sustainable design and materials can be implemented on a day to day basis. Each section of the book ends by placing each issue into context, exploring how it is a part of sustainable design. Practical examples are included throughout to illustrate the themes covered.

This books aims to raise awareness of the impact interior environments have on wellbeing, and provide details and guidance on how to immediately apply the knowledge to short and long term projects. It also quantifies the impacts in financial and other value terms, making this book immediately useful in a designer's day-to-day work.

To purchase a copy of the book please follow the RIBA link provided or refer to global or local bookshops. For signed purchased copies please email [email protected] for details.

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between tourists’ positive psychological well-being and
satisfaction with quality of life (QOL). More specifically, this study examined tourists’ well-being using the PERMA
model of well-being developed by Seligman and its capacity to predict QOL. This paper examines the differences
between wellness and non-wellness tourists as it relates to well-being and QOL. Additionally, this study examined
the importance/performance ratings of well-being experiences while travelling. To capture these relationships,
862 respondents answered questions about their well-being while travelling and satisfaction with quality of life.
Confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling and importance performance analysis were employed
to answer the research questions. Results suggest that the PERMA model does not contribute to QOL. Wellness
travelers experience greater connection between overall health and QOL. Generally, the travel and tourism industry
is performing up to the expectations of both wellness and non-wellness tourists. Both theoretical and managerial
implications are discussed. Future research evaluating the existence of positive psychological well-being within the
tourism context is warranted.

Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of human motivation, development, and wellness. The theory focuses on types, rather than just amount, of motivation, paying particular attention to autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, and amotivation as predictors of performance, relational, and well-being outcomes. It also addresses the social conditions that enhance versus diminish these types of motivation, proposing and finding that the degrees to which basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are supported versus thwarted affect both the type and strength of motivation. SDT also examines people's life goals or aspirations, showing differential relations of intrinsic versus extrinsic life goals to performance and psychological health. In this introduction we also briefly discuss recent developments within SDT concerning mindfulness and vitality, and highlight the applicability of SDT within applied domains, including work, relationships, parenting, education, virtual environments, sport, sustainability, health care, and psychotherapy.

This paper interrogates traditional African community values; the family; wellness; and the impact of westernization on African family value systems. The paper is based on literature and studies by the academic community. It reviews related literature on the African extended family system and how it caters for orphans in their communities. The central argument in the paper is that in traditional African culture, there were ‘no orphans’ as parentless children were cared for within the kin system. This paper shows how the extended family heads were involved in the promotion of African community values.  Orphans were expected to abide by the norms and values of the community in order for them not to be considered as outcasts.  Therefore, it was the duty of the extended family value systems to ensure that expected norms and values were imparted to children including orphans. Keywords: Orphan, African community, values, the family, traditional Africa, wellness. DOI : 10.7176/IKM/9-8-03 P...

This is a descriptive and quantitative study conducted in order to explore the viability of a Positive Psychology PERMA-model (seligman, 2011) based intervention program, using a quasi-experimental pretest – posttest design. A researcher-made Well-being Assessment Test was validated and used to measure the well-being of the subjects of the study. Purposive sampling was utilized to select the Grade 9 student-subjects. Among those tested, the 30 students who obtained the lowest well-being scores were chosen as the subjects. These subjects were then subjected to the intervention program. The intervention program's effectiveness was measured among the five PERMA dimensions of Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning and Accomplishment. Upon comparison of the well-being scores of the subjects before and after the intervention, it was observed that the scores in the posttest were higher in all five dimensions. This data was further subjected to statistical treatment and a significant difference in the well-being scores was found. It can therefore be inferred that the intervention program resulted in a significant increase in the well-being scores of the subjects of this study.