Independence
Dimension 448 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Independence measures the extent to which an expression reflects self-direction, self-reliance, and freedom from depending on others for choices, judgments, and daily functioning. It encompasses acting from one's own preferences, trusting one's own views, and managing life on one's own.
evidence final name · Development Wellbeing
Minimal Independence
Expressions activating this band show little clear independence and often reflect feeling pushed by circumstances, constrained by obligations, or oriented toward external demands rather than self-direction. Independence appears only faintly, as a limited wish to anticipate situations or manage what is happening.
Low Independence
Expressions activating this band reflect an emerging personal stance marked by self-acceptance, openness, boundary-setting, and some separation from others' approval. Independence is present as a personal preference for acting from one's own values, but not yet as strong self-reliance.
Moderate Independence
Expressions activating this band reflect active self-direction in choices, opinions, and everyday decisions. Independence is experienced as choosing for oneself, holding one's own beliefs, and showing limited reliance on others.
High Independence
Expressions activating this band reflect strong self-reliance, personal responsibility, and confidence in functioning alone. Independence is experienced as relying primarily on oneself, being strong-willed, and being able to manage without others' support.
Very High Independence
Expressions activating this band directly describe a stable sense of being independent as a defining personal quality or ongoing state. Independence is presented explicitly, with clear recognition by oneself or others.
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Minimal Development Wellbeing: Development wellbeing is present at a low level. Expressions activating this band reflect early or diffuse development wellbeing.
Emerging Development Wellbeing: Development wellbeing is clearly present at this level. Unlike the band below, where development wellbeing was characterized by a general or mixed form, the proxy here has shifted in character. Expressions activating this band reflect development wellbeing at this level of intensity.
Elevated Development Wellbeing: Development wellbeing is clearly present at this level. Compared to the band below, development wellbeing is more intense and concentrated but retains the same essential character. Expressions activating this band reflect development wellbeing at this level of intensity.
Severe Development Wellbeing: Development wellbeing is clearly present at this level. Compared to the band below, development wellbeing is more intense and concentrated but retains the same essential character. Expressions activating this band reflect development wellbeing at this level of intensity.