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Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Jan 24, 2013

The aim of this study was to compile a concept analytical study of capacity of social functioning... more The aim of this study was to compile a concept analytical study of capacity of social functioning. The main aim of this study was to analyze those factors that compose the capacity of social functioning. Important connection of well-being, functional capacity and social functioning by theory and analysis of concepts was meant to demonstrate too. First the meaning of capacity of social function was searched of other researches and literature. But emphasis of this study was analysis of social, functioning and faculty concept. Data was collected from many different publications and studies on the social performance status, functioning and well-being, as well as inclusion, exclusion and marginalization. Analyzed data showed that capacity of social functioning itself has not been studied much. So far research results have been dearth of defining content of subject. I have tried to form a broad picture of capacity of social functions content and significance throughout previous publications, as well as the concept of analysis. Topic of research is based on my own experiences with young people and they ability to cope with everyday life. At work I have noticed that there is not any "tools" to evaluate the capacity of social functioning although this area seems to be quite often problematic in young people's life. In addition, our society is concerned about exclusion, mental health problems, unemployment of young people. This worry includes also things how young people express discomfort for example violent crimes. Therefore, it is important to find factors that support people´s capacity of social functioning and which prevent problems arising and help those who already have problems. Capacity of social functioning is an important factor in the capacity of functioning as well as overall well-being. To have a satisfied life people must feel balanced in their functioning capacity. It means that people can control their life and express themselves. This also means that the welfare of society is important to the welfare of its members and their support of capacity. Assessment of social functioning capacity is problematic because it is strongly linked to time and place. It occurs in importance to evaluate the service needs of human. These results are relevant to plan services and develop them. Also, social functioning rehabilitation needs information about the skills, which social functioning involves. To assess and support the capacity of social functioning, indicators for identification are needed.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Jan 24, 2013

The aim of this study was to compile a concept analytical study of capacity of social functioning... more The aim of this study was to compile a concept analytical study of capacity of social functioning. The main aim of this study was to analyze those factors that compose the capacity of social functioning. Important connection of well-being, functional capacity and social functioning by theory and analysis of concepts was meant to demonstrate too. First the meaning of capacity of social function was searched of other researches and literature. But emphasis of this study was analysis of social, functioning and faculty concept. Data was collected from many different publications and studies on the social performance status, functioning and well-being, as well as inclusion, exclusion and marginalization. Analyzed data showed that capacity of social functioning itself has not been studied much. So far research results have been dearth of defining content of subject. I have tried to form a broad picture of capacity of social functions content and significance throughout previous publications, as well as the concept of analysis. Topic of research is based on my own experiences with young people and they ability to cope with everyday life. At work I have noticed that there is not any "tools" to evaluate the capacity of social functioning although this area seems to be quite often problematic in young people's life. In addition, our society is concerned about exclusion, mental health problems, unemployment of young people. This worry includes also things how young people express discomfort for example violent crimes. Therefore, it is important to find factors that support people´s capacity of social functioning and which prevent problems arising and help those who already have problems. Capacity of social functioning is an important factor in the capacity of functioning as well as overall well-being. To have a satisfied life people must feel balanced in their functioning capacity. It means that people can control their life and express themselves. This also means that the welfare of society is important to the welfare of its members and their support of capacity. Assessment of social functioning capacity is problematic because it is strongly linked to time and place. It occurs in importance to evaluate the service needs of human. These results are relevant to plan services and develop them. Also, social functioning rehabilitation needs information about the skills, which social functioning involves. To assess and support the capacity of social functioning, indicators for identification are needed.