THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPOWERMENT AND WELLBEING

Authors

• Susanne Jungerstam Yrkeshögskolan Novia / Novia Univsersity of Applied Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7625-3376
• Maj-Helen Nyback Yrkeshögsskolan Novia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30675/sa.109107

Keywords:

empowerment, wellbeing, interdisciplinary approach

Abstract

The concept of empowerment may be seen either as a method, a mean of achieving greater power or control, or as a goal in its own right. Wellbeing, on the other hand, is frequently connected to wellness and satisfaction with life. In this article we aim at generating an interdisciplinary understanding of the two closely related, yet distinct concepts, empowerment and wellbeing. Our intention is to portray the concepts both from a caring science and a social sciences point of view. Therein, the article
generates an interdisciplinary frame of reference elucidating how the two concepts are associated, including some of the resource factors that are frequently shown to be associated with the concepts of wellbeing and empowerment.