Wellness: A Review of Theory and Measurement for Counselors

Journal of Counseling and Development - Tập 87 Số 2 - Trang 216-226 - 2009
Lauren J. Roscoe1,2
1Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
2Psychology Division, Western Oregon University

Tóm tắt

Wellness is considered the paradigm of counseling and development (J. E. Myers, 1991, 1992). However, researchers have failed to agree on a definition or on the dimensional structure of wellness. Furthermore, existing quantitative wellness instruments are inadequate for capturing the complexity of wellness. The author reviews wellness theory and proposes an integrated definition of the construct. Existing wellness assessment instruments are explored along with advancements in research, theory, and measurement. Finally, implications for counseling and assessment are addressed.

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