Improving Personal Wellbeing: Developing and Applying a Wellbeing Scaling Tool based on King’s Research
Roberto Fumagalli (Department of Political Economy) collaborated with Pecan, a London-based charity, to enhance the wellbeing of their staff and service users. This project exemplified how academic research can directly inform and improve welfare initiatives in practical, community-focused settings.
Drawing on Roberto’s internationally recognised work on the definition and measurement of wellbeing, the collaboration was designed to address pressing societal challenges in a post-pandemic world. The project included a masterclass led by Roberto, which explored theoretical frameworks of wellbeing and their practical applications. This was followed by six workshops and coaching sessions led by Pecan staff, who developed wellbeing scaling tools tailored to their community’s needs.
The project created a meaningful dialogue between academic research and community welfare, equipping participants with tools to better assess and improve their own wellbeing. It also showcased the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling real-world issues and highlighted the transformative potential of knowledge exchange between universities and community organizations.
Looking forward, the project’s methodologies and insights are expected to inspire further research and similar initiatives, fostering a deeper understanding of wellbeing in diverse contexts.
For full details of the project, please see the PDF case study below.