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Psychosocial Quality: History
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Subjects: Sociology

Psychosocial quality refers to the overall quality of an individual’s psychological and social well-being, functioning, and experience within their social environment [1][2]. It encompasses psychological dimensions such as emotional well-being, self-perception, autonomy, sense of control, coping, and life satisfaction, together with social dimensions such as interpersonal relationships, social support, belonging, participation, and engagement in meaningful activities [1][3]. Psychosocial quality is influenced by both individual characteristics and social conditions, including the availability of supportive relationships, opportunities for participation, social roles, and the broader environment in which individuals live and work [2][4]. It can be assessed through subjective perceptions of well-being and satisfaction as well as indicators of social functioning and participation. The relative importance of different dimensions may vary across individuals, populations, and social contexts. Psychosocial quality therefore describes the psychological and social aspects of quality of life and well-being that shape how individuals experience and function within their everyday environments.

  • psychosocial quality
  • psychosocial well-being
  • quality of life
  • social functioning
  • psychological well-being
  • social participation

 Mental Health and Well-being •  Sociology and Political Science • Social Sciences • Social Sciences

References

  1. Janice Connell; John Brazier; Alicia O’cathain; Myfanwy Lloyd-Jones; Suzy Paisley; Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research. Heal. Qual. Life Outcomes 2012, 10, 138-138, 10.1186/1477-7525-10-138.
  2. Ed Diener; Shigehiro Oishi; Louis Tay; Advances in subjective well-being research. Nat. Hum. Behav. 2018, 2, 253-260, 10.1038/s41562-018-0307-6.
  3. Israel Gabriel; Debra Creedy; Elisabeth Coyne; A systematic review of psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life of people with cancer and their family caregivers. Nurs. Open 2020, 7, 1299-1312, 10.1002/nop2.543.
  4. Tage S Kristensen; Harald Hannerz; Annie Høgh; V Borg; The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire—a tool for the assessment and improvement of the psychosocial work environment. Scand. J. Work Environ. Health 2005, 31, 438-449, 10.5271/sjweh.948.
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