MetaWell

Social Well-Being: How Belonging, Contribution, and Hope Shape Our Lives

Episode Summary

In this episode, Adam and Cecil unpack the complexities of social well-being.They'll explore how it spans from close relationships to communities and society, and how to tell when it’s thriving or struggling.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Adam and Cecil unpack the complexities of social well-being.They'll explore how it spans from close relationships to communities and society, and how to tell when it’s thriving or struggling. 

Topics Covered: 

💡 Practical ways to assess social health 

💡 The “concentric circles” lens 

💡 Modern loneliness, trust, and rebuilding connection 

💡 Restoring faith in people through a story about friendliness 

SHOW NOTES: 

Keyes, C. L. M. (1998). Social well-being. Social Psychology Quarterly, 61(2), 121–140. https://doi.org/10.2307/2787065 

Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development: Experiments by nature and design. Harvard University Press.