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Wellbeing and Societal Transformation: A Mixed Methods Study of Wellbeing-Focused Interventions Spanning the Individual, Community and Healthcare / LOWRI WILKIE
Swansea University Author: LOWRI WILKIE
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DOI (Published version): 10.23889/SUthesis.69066
Abstract
Prioritising wellbeing is fundamental for individual flourishing, fostering healthier, happier communities, and promoting positive social change. Across disciplines, scholars grapple with the definition of wellbeing, recognising its multifaceted and nuanced nature. This thesis embarks on a journey t...
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Swansea, Wales, UK
2025
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| Institution: | Swansea University |
| Degree level: | Doctoral |
| Degree name: | Ph.D |
| Supervisor: | Kemp, Andrew |
| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69066 |
| Abstract: |
Prioritising wellbeing is fundamental for individual flourishing, fostering healthier, happier communities, and promoting positive social change. Across disciplines, scholars grapple with the definition of wellbeing, recognising its multifaceted and nuanced nature. This thesis embarks on a journey to explore wellbeing within the context of the GENIAL model—a transdisciplinary, biopsychosocial framework that integrates theories and empirical evidence from wellbeing science. The chapters highlight how the GENIAL framework can inform approaches to improve wellbeing across diverse societal contexts, supporting individual wellbeing, community wellbeing and more holistic approaches to wellbeing with the healthcare system. The thesis begins with an exploration of the conceptual foundations of wellbeing, its measurement, and presents the methodologies used in the research. It then delves into innovative findings from a network meta-analysis, comparing the efficacy of wellbeing interventions from across psychological, physical health behaviour and nature-based approaches. Moreover, the thesis examines the potential of a community-based approach - Local Area Coordination - in enhancing collective wellbeing. By harnessing community assets and empowering individuals, such approaches offer promising avenues to address health inequalities and bolster wellbeing, particularly among marginalised populations. Furthermore, the thesis investigates the restructuring of healthcare models to prioritise ‘whole’ health and wellbeing determinants. Through service evaluations of a community neurorehabilitation service in the UK, innovative interventions designed using the GENIAL model of wellbeing are evaluated, emphasising collaborative partnerships between healthcare providers, community organisations, and academic institutions. In the concluding chapter, key findings are synthesised and discussed, with a focus on addressing wellbeing inequalities by creating opportunities and empowering individuals. The thesis concludes with a call to prioritise holistic wellbeing across society using interventions which foster individual, collective and planetary wellbeing. |
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ORCiD identifier: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8446-4926 |
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Wellbeing, Positive Psychology, Wellbeing-Interventions, Community-Based Approaches, Healthcare Models, Societal Change, Sustainable Development |
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |