What is it about?
This book looks at how people around the world can better understand themselves and take care of their mental and emotional health in today’s fast-changing world. As societies, cultures, and technologies change, it's becoming harder—but more important—for individuals to stay balanced, feel well, and grow personally. It talks about the problems many people face, like unequal access to education, different views on mental health, and the stress of modern life. The book offers ideas and real examples of how learning—both in school and in life—can help people become more self-aware, emotionally strong, and able to handle change. By bringing together insights from psychology, education, and technology, the book shows how we can support each other in learning not just facts, but also how to live well and understand ourselves—no matter where we come from. It’s a helpful guide for anyone interested in how personal growth connects with global issues like climate change, digital life, and cultural shifts.
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Why is it important?
In today’s world, everything is changing fast—our cultures, the climate, technology, and the way we live and learn. With all this change, many people feel overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure about their place in the world. That’s why developing self-awareness and well-being is more important than ever. When people understand themselves better—how they think, feel, and react—they can make healthier choices, build stronger relationships, and adapt more easily to life’s challenges. But not everyone has the same opportunities to learn these skills. Some face barriers due to where they live, how mental health is viewed in their culture, or because their education doesn’t include emotional or social learning. This book matters because it shows how we can create more fair and inclusive ways to help everyone—not just a few—learn how to care for their minds, emotions, and personal growth. By combining education, psychology, and technology, it offers real solutions to help people thrive—not just survive—in a fast-changing world. And when individuals feel balanced and self-aware, they’re more likely to contribute to a healthier, more peaceful, and connected global society.
Perspectives
This book is both timely and deeply meaningful. In an age where digital transformation, global crises, and cultural shifts are redefining what it means to be human, Development of Self-Awareness and Wellbeing: Global Learning Challenges in a Shifting Society serves as a much-needed compass. It goes beyond traditional education and technical skill-building. Instead, it asks a more fundamental question: How do we help people truly understand themselves and thrive, not just function, in a world that’s always in flux? That focus—on nurturing inner awareness, emotional resilience, and social connection—is what makes the book stand out. What I find especially valuable is its commitment to inclusivity. It recognizes that self-awareness and well-being are not luxuries for the privileged, but essential capacities for everyone, regardless of geography, background, or age. The book acknowledges unequal access and mental health stigma, and offers practical, human-centered strategies to bridge those divides. By integrating perspectives from psychology, education, and technology, the book doesn’t fall into the trap of being overly idealistic or overly technical. Instead, it balances vision with grounded insight. It challenges educators, policymakers, and learners to rethink how we design learning spaces—ones that cultivate not just knowledge, but wisdom, balance, and humanity. I see this book as an invitation: to reimagine learning as a tool for personal and societal transformation. It reminds us that in order to face a rapidly changing world, we must first understand and care for the world within ourselves.
Dr. HDR. Frederic ANDRES, IEEE Senior Member, IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Lead Assessor (Affective Computing), Unconscious AI Evangelist
National Institute of Informatics
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This page is a summary of: Development of Self-Awareness and Wellbeing, April 2025, IGI Global,
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0360-4.
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