Wellbeing Literacy
Theory and Practice Through Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Lenses
Tim Lomas editor Narelle Lemon editor Lindsay G Oades editor Jacqui Francis editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:3rd Oct '25
£39.99
This title is due to be published on 3rd October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
In this groundbreaking collection, editors Lindsay G. Oades, Narelle Lemon, Jacqui Francis, and Tim Lomas explore wellbeing literacy—the capability to understand and effectively use wellbeing language to enhance flourishing for oneself, others, and society. Drawing together international scholars across diverse disciplines, this volume examines how intentional communication about wellbeing serves as a critical mechanism for personal and collective thriving.
Moving beyond simplistic approaches to wellbeing, the contributors investigate how wellbeing literacy functions as a relational, contextual, and holistic capability that bridges individual experience with broader social systems. Chapters examine wellbeing literacy across different life domains, cultural contexts, and developmental stages, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
This pioneering work challenges readers to consider: How does wellbeing literacy manifest in various contexts? What role does it play in policy development? How might it serve as a lever for social change? Through multimodal and interdisciplinary perspectives, the collection illuminates the dynamic interplay between language, knowledge, and skills that enable flourishing across individual, communal, and systemic levels.
Essential reading for researchers, educators, and practitioners seeking innovative approaches to fostering wellbeing in an increasingly complex world.
"This timely and thought-provoking volume offers a compelling exploration of wellbeing literacy as a transformative capability for education and beyond. By weaving together diverse voices across disciplines and cultures, the editors present a bold and clear framework for understanding how language and intentional communication shape personal, collective, and systemic wellbeing. The book presents a compelling case for wellbeing literacy as the capability to comprehend and compose wellbeing-related language—across contexts—with the intention of enhancing the wellbeing of oneself, others, or the world. As I read, I found myself not only resonating with this definition, but also committed to cultivating this capability with my colleagues in our shared professional and educational spaces. It is an indispensable resource for educators, policymakers, and wellbeing practitioners striving to build more reflective, connected, and thriving communities."
- Dr Tayyab Rashid, Research Affiliate The Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University
“This book makes a timely and globally significant contribution to wellbeing science. With a clear framework on the language, knowledge, and skills needed for understanding and communicating wellbeing, it features diverse multidisciplinary and multicultural contributions from international scholars. Offering actionable insights, it showcases how wellbeing literacy can be fostered across educational and community contexts contributing to empowering individuals and communities to flourish. Bridging theory and practice, this volume is an invaluable resource for professionals, educators, policymakers, and researchers worldwide”.
- Professor Do Coyle, Chair in Languages Education and Classroom Pedagogy, University of Edinburgh
ISBN: 9781041082088
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288 pages