Well-being and resilience

Adult learning courses bring people together around a common interest and help develop a sense of community (in-person or digitally), contributing to better social inclusion and, in turn, a greater sense of well-being and resilience.

Challenges

  • High risk of burnout and other stressrelated mental and physical health issues, social isolation, feelings of hopelessness in the face of many challenges.
  • Lack of self-confidence, self-efficacy and sense of purpose.
  • Lack of support and tools for resilience.

What adult learning and education can do for well-being and resilience

Well-being is also directly related to the concept of resilience or, in other words, the process of successfully adapting to disorienting life experiences such as health-related problems, life transitions, and age-elated changes. It also entails behavioural adjustment to demands associated with social, economic, and environmental changes and, as well as external crises in general.

Moreover, ALE courses bring people together around a common interest and help develop a sense of community (in-person or digitally), contributing to better social inclusion and, in turn, a greater sense of well-being and resilience. In addition, ALE promotes health and well-being through a wide range of exercise and sports programmes for all interests and age groups, as well as courses on nutrition and healthy cooking.

It is important to note that these skills contribute not only to the personal development and fulfilment of adult learners but also have a very positive impact on their social life and their professional development. Actively promoting worker well-being in and out of the workplace helps to prevent long-term inactivity due to burnout and other stress-related health problems. It also helps to retain workers and promote job satisfaction.