Towards a community-driven definition of community wellbeing: A qualitative study of residents.
Camilla MichalskiApira RagunathanAdrian FosterLief PagalanCasey ChuLori M DiemertJohn F HelliwellDiana UrajnikRuth SpeidelTina MaltiDianne FierhellerLaura FuscaIan ZenleaScott McKeanLaura C RosellaPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Residents described their communities and their associated wellbeing as a combination of accessible amenities and opportunities to engage without marginalization. This study underscores the value of participatory approaches in community wellbeing research, where the viewpoint and life experience of residents is used to inform local decision-making and service delivery. Future research will capture more diverse perspectives towards community belonging, particularly from community newcomers, for the development of regionally appropriate indicators of community wellbeing.
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