Social-emotional well-being in the context of health care: concept analysis

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the concept of socio-emotional well-being in the context of health care. Method: concept analysis theoretical study based on the method of Walker and Avant, organized into eight stages, through scoping review. Seven data sources were searched, resulting in the selection of seven studies for the literature corpus. Results: social-emotional well-being is characterized by essential attributes such as emotional balance, perceived social support, feeling of control over one’s life, and emotional regulation skills. Antecedent factors included resilience, social support, self-knowledge, supportive environment, emotional stability, autonomy and decision-making and positive interpersonal bonds. Consequent factors included improved quality of life, increased social engagement, reduced psychosocial symptoms, and better performance in daily activities. Conclusion: the study showed that social-emotional well-being is a multifaceted concept that transcends individual mental health, encompassing social, emotional and cultural dimensions. Integrating social-emotional well-being into health care requires interdisciplinary approaches that consider individual and social factors, promoting holistic and patient-centered health care.