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The eight dimensions of wellness that Campus Recreation focuses on are: Emotional, Physical, Social, Financial, Occupational, Environmental, Intellectual, and Spiritual. All dimensions interconnect with one another and are equally important in obtaining holistic
well-being. We are able to reach ultimate wellness by fully understanding and working towards optimizing each dimension. Environmental WellnessAct of living respectfully towards our surroundings.Financial WellnessManaging finances in a responsible, sound, and independent manner.Intellectual WellnessChallenges through engagement of mentally stimulating and creative activities.Occupational WellnessEngage in our work and develop personal satisfaction from our accomplishments.Physical WellnessPracticing a well balanced diet, having a strong and positive mentality, and participating in regular exercise.Physical Wellness is taking proper care of our bodies through a well-balanced diet, having a strong and positive mentality, and participating in regular exercise. Engaging in physical wellness can result in feelings of alertness, energy, happiness, and confidence. Physical well-being helps keep our bodies in pristine condition by producing endorphins, strengthening muscles and bones, and reducing the risk of disease. Campus Resources
Social WellnessBuilding healthy, supportive, and valuable relationships and creating a genuine connection with people.Social Wellness includes our interactions and relationships with one another. This dimension focuses on building healthy, supportive, and valuable relationships and creating genuine connections with those around us. Social wellness allows us to create healthy relationships and build a supportive social network. Surrounding ourselves with a positive social network can help increase our self-esteem. Our emotional resilience depends on the strength of our social wellness. Campus Resources
Spiritual WellnessAppreciate life and all of our experiences.Wellness is often thought to be synonymous with physical health, but it also encompasses mental and spiritual wellbeing. It is a holistic approach that reaches beyond mere health and toward mental, spiritual and physical well-being and reaching toward other positive lifestyle factors such as gratitude and success. Wellness. Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.com Bill Hettler originally conceived of six dimensions of wellness in 1976. Nowadays seven dimensions are commonly recognized (sometimes eight even). This article will consider the question: what is wellness? We will discuss the history of wellness, whereby there were originally just six parameters. We will look at the newer categories that have been since added since the 1970s. Finally, we will take a brief look at some recent research into this fascinating and important topic. What is wellness?So exactly what is wellness? According to the National Institute of Wellness: “Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” There is a consensus that wellness is (National Institute of Wellness, 2020):
The history of wellnessThe concept was originally developed with a view to improving the life and well-being of university and college students. The guiding philosophy was the pursuit of high-level wellness, first defined by Halbert Dunn (1959) as, “an integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable.” The High-Level Wellness model was introduced by Dunn in 1959 and was pioneering in its time. Dunn’s model was followed by another highly influential model, proposed by Hettler in the 1970s. The dimensions of wellnessBill Hettler recognized the following six dimensions of wellness comprising a hexagonal model: Intellectual, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and occupational dimensions of wellness. According to Hettler (1980) these dimensions of wellness embrace the following attributes and activities:
Hettler conceived of a continuum between exceptionally positive and drastically negative parameters; a continuum therefore between total wellness on one end of the spectrum and premature death on the other. Related Stories
The hexagonal model (comprising the six dimensions of wellness) was originally designed for implementation within the college campus environment at the University of Wisconsin –– Stevens Point (UW – SP) as a program
targeted to well-being improvement. The model was then later adopted by the National Institute of Wellness. A recognized seventh dimension of wellness is that of environmental wellness. This parameter involves recognizing the interconnections between the environment, community and self. The ‘environment’ can encompass a person’s daily surroundings such as home, university or college, work and neighborhood. Another category that is sometimes also recognized is that of finance. As an example, the American-based organization, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), have identified this eighth dimension of wellness as a personal feeling of satisfaction about one’s own financial situation. Finances are a common source of worry for many and the ability to manage this stress is an essential component to wellness overall. Healthy eating. Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.com Integrating body, mind and spiritThe original models of wellness were hugely influential when first introduced, originally for the purposes of improving the wellbeing of college students. The High-Level Wellness model introduced by Dunn in 1959 was the original, highly influential and pioneering model that integrated body, mind and spirit. This model was closely followed by the Hexagonal Model proposed by Hettler. Since then, further categories have been added and new models have been
proposed, for example the mind, body, spirit mediation model. It is proposed that the mind, body, spirit mediation model offers greater explanatory power than previous models. This new model allows for added depth and can accommodate other interacting factors considered important to any conceptualization of wellness. Researchers have studied new and important facets of well-being such as that of life satisfaction and the positive emotion of gratitude ––a parameter that can enable
individuals to experience greater life satisfaction. While our knowledge has undoubtedly grown, our core appreciation of wellness and its importance for improving human lives remains as important today as when it was first understood in the late 1950s. References
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Last Updated: Feb 21, 2022 Written by Dr. Nicola WilliamsI’m currently working as a post-doctoral fellow in the History of Science at the Leeds and Humanities Research Institute (LAHRI), at the University of Leeds. Broadly speaking my research area falls within the remit of the history of biology and history of technology in the twentieth century. More specifically I have specialist knowledge in the areas of electron microscopy and cellular and molecular biology, women in science and visual culture. CitationsPlease use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
Suggested ReadingAre the dimensions of wellness independent of one another and not interconnected?The seven dimensions of wellness is an approach to living a healthy and balanced life by recognizing the influences on our well-being. While each dimension listed here is being considered individually, it is important to recognize that the dimensions are not independent of one another: they are interconnected.
How are the dimensions of wellness interconnected?Wellness comprises of eight mutually co-dependence dimensions: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. If any one of these dimensions is neglected over time, it will adversely affect one's health, well-being, and quality of life.
Are the seven dimensions of wellness interrelated?Wellness is commonly viewed as having seven dimensions: mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and vocational. These dimensions are interdependent and influence each other. When one dimension of our well-being is out of balance, the other dimensions are affected.
What are the interdependence of wellness?Wellness encompasses 8 mutually interdependent dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, financial, and environmental (Table 1) (1).
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The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.
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