What is Well-being?
Well-being is defined as a positive state encountered by an individual comprising quality of life and abilities to contribute to development. It is a valuable resource influenced by societal dynamics, economic factors and environmental conditions (1). It is a multidimensional notion, comprising objective measure including quality of life and subjective measures comprising psychological, cognitive, social aspects (2). Advancing in the arena of well-being is essential as it pertains to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (1).
Figure: Factors associated with health and well-being
Research and reports reveals:
Youth Well-being
Youth well-being is progressively an essential part of the concept of well-being. An urgent need for interventions and policies has been expressed to address the psychological aspects of young individuals (9).
Research indicates:
