Consumer understanding and responses to the terms 'wellness' and 'wellbeing'

Authors

Anne-Therese McMahon, University of WollongongFollow
Linda C. Tapsell, University of WollongongFollow
Peter Williams, University of WollongongFollow
Jane E. O'Shea, University of WollongongFollow
Kaleena Webbe, University of Wollongong

RIS ID

24880

Publication Details

McMahon, A., Tapsell, L. C., Williams, P., O'Shea, J. E. & Webbe, K. (2008). Consumer understanding and responses to the terms 'wellness' and 'wellbeing'. M. Riley In Dietetians Association of Australia 26th National Conference, 29-31 May, Gold Coast, Qld. Nutrition & Dietetics, 65 (Supplement 2), A37-A37.

Abstract

Wellness and wellbeing are terms that have a long history of use related to health and capacity for individuals and the community within a broad range of disciplines. However understanding how individuals might interpret these terms within nutrition communications has not been clarified. Eight issue-focussed focus semi-qualitative focus groups and seven issue-focussed semi-structured interviews were conducted with a convenient non-probability purposive sample of 31 women. Final thematic analysis found a mixed response to terms ranging from assurance through confusion and distrust depending on the context and the deliverer of the terms.