"I have a simple solution to the problem that kidnaps most of our opportunities to achieve well being," Morales, 46, said in a speech last month.
Whereas 'functionings' are the proposed conceptualization for interpersonal comparisons of (achieved) well-being, 'capabilities' are the conceptualization for interpersonal comparisons of the freedom to pursue well-being, which Sen calls "well-being freedom" (Sen 1992: 40).
The capability approach purports that freedom to achieve well-being is a matter of what people are able to do and to be, and thus the kind of life they are effectively able to lead.
The capability approach is a theoretical framework that entails two core normative claims: first, the claim that the freedom to achieve well-being is of primary moral importance, and second, that freedom to achieve well-being is to be understood in terms of people's capabilities, that is, their real opportunities to do and be what they have reason to value.
The importance of supporting older people in neighborhoods in realizing these instrumental goals to achieve well-being is even more evident in light of research showing that loss of comfort and affection are the main predictors of dependent living [ 28].
Research on the effects of changes in neighborhood characteristics, such as social cohesion and social belonging, on (instrumental goals to achieve) well-being is lacking.
Individuals' ability to achieve well-being can be assessed with great specificity through social production function (SPF) theory.
Ninety six patients with IBS who were managed conservatively or with endoscopic or radiological intervention as definitive treatment and achieved well outcome were excluded from this analysis.
The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) long form summary scale achieved an alpha inter-consistency level exceeding.85 and multi-item scale alpha levels of.65 were achieved for well being and mood, and.55 for behavior, levels that were sustained even after stratification by ADL and cognition.
Students who feel secure at school are better placed to achieve well than are children who are uncomfortable and feel threatened.
That feat was achieved well within 48 hours," an official of the company told IANS once the building was completed.
