Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

A STUDY ASSESSING WELL BEING IN A SLUM POPULATION OF MUMBAI

Dr Ancilla Tragler

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 A study was conducted to find out the view of women  in a community health program  in slums of Mumbai regarding their own sense of wellbeing and happiness Their goals for a good life were first studied, followed by their level of  attaining these goals. Also studied was their participation in community health programs, and its contribution to  well being  Data was collected  about  the various factors and circumstances that contributed to their well being or that had a negative affect on their lives .

 

Education, family , employment. and relationships all were found to be important to well being. The community health program had contributed to their  wellbeing . Importance of values like gratefulness, good relationships and a positive out look all had an impact on well being . Few participants with a predominate negative attitude were referred for  interventions

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DR ANCILLA TRAGLER, A STUDY ASSESSING WELL BEING IN A SLUM POPULATION OF MUMBAI, Global Journal For Research Analysis,Volume : 5 | Issue : 12 | December 2016

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