Toward a Theory of Holistic Wellbeing

• In Event: Mind, Awareness, and Pedagogical Practice

Abstract

Despite growing investments in campus support services, student wellbeing continues to decline. This paper introduces the Holistic Wellbeing Theory, which reframes wellbeing as a dynamic, self-determined practice rooted in autonomy, competence, and relatedness. By centering wellbeing in education, institutions can foster environments that promote resilience, connection, and human flourishing.

Author

• John Yang, UCLA