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Wellness: A Review of Theory and Measurement for Counselors

✍ Scribed by Lauren J. Roscoe

Publisher: American Counseling Association
Year: 2009
Tongue: English
Weight: 144 KB
Volume: 87
Category: Article
ISSN: 1556-6678
DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2009.tb00570.x

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✦ Synopsis

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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