Finding an area of study

Group Task: Splitting the categories into sub-topics

Dictionary definitions of each category

Social

I find social the most interesting topic of the five, because the human condition is always changing and reacting to society and I am fascinated by the human mind and behaviour. Health and wellbeing are also some of my areas of interest; I believe that everyone deserves to have a healthy body, healthy mind and general overall healthy way of life, and I enjoy exploring external factors that may alter and change human behaviour and therefore have an affect on our health.

Quotes

"In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity" - Erik Erikson 

I like this quote because it stresses the importance of self awareness and the importance of having a sense of identity, which can help an individual develop a sense of belonging and progress in life. 

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all"- Oscar Wilde 

The difference between living and existing is something that I have recently been thinking about. The lifestyle choices and decisions we make can all contribute to whether we challenge and enjoy ourselves or just hide away from opportunities or feel emotionally numb.
 "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.  ~World Health Organisation, 1948

Images

 A lot of people in todays society question happiness; what is the true meaning of happiness, whether they are happy themselves. The idea of false happiness or being happy due wealth or following a trend to feel accepted is extremely common in todays society.

Wellbeing, pressure at work, dependancy and strain on the NHS. There is huge pressure on the NHS with todays level of obesity in the nation, and a huge strain on expenditure. It is causing pressure in all areas of the NHS; budget, staff, primary care.

'Social media' is something that primarily springs to mind when we think of the word social. In fact, the heavy use of social media can have the opposite effect, when people live their lives behind a screen in a big comparative competition with other users, resulting in feeling incredibly isolated.

Photographs

'Social gathering'. Being sociable is often associated with spending time with others engaging in activities as a group.

'Social documentary'. Photography documenting social situations or events in history to give a sense of atmosphere. This one in particular shows when youngsters used to work in dangerous conditions in factories.

'Social worker', engaging with a professional to help manage social problems, e.g. abusive relationships, personal issues etc.