Lecture 8: Courage and Vulnerability Flashcards
What is The Ryff Model of Psychological Well-Being?
A theory developed to define and measure well-being beyond just happiness. It emphasizes personal growth, meaning, and self-fulfillment as key aspects of living a good life.
Ryff- Autonomy
Definition: The ability to make your own decisions and act independently.
Key Insight: Autonomy means staying true to yourself, even when others disagree.
Example: Choosing a career based on personal passion instead of family expectations.
Ryff - Environmental Mastery
Definition: Effectively managing your life and environment to meet your needs.
Key Insight: It’s about adapting to challenges and shaping your surroundings to suit your goals.
Example: Creating a balanced schedule to manage work, family, and exercise.
Ryff - Personal Growth
Definition: A sense of continual development and realizing your potential.
Key Insight: People who pursue personal growth are more resilient to setbacks.
Example: Learning a new language to broaden your skills and perspectives.
Ryff - Positive Relations
Definition: Building deep, meaningful relationships with trust and empathy.
Key Insight: Strong relationships provide emotional support and enhance life satisfaction.
Example: A long-lasting friendship where both parties support each other.
Ryff - Purpose in Life
Definition: Having meaningful goals that give life direction and significance.
Key Insight: Purpose is often linked to activities that contribute to something larger than yourself.
Example: Volunteering at a shelter to help those in need or pursuing a career that aligns with your values.
Ryff - Self-Acceptance
Definition: Accepting yourself, including your flaws and strengths.
Key Insight: Self-acceptance helps build self-esteem and reduces anxiety.
Example: Acknowledging past mistakes without feeling shame, and using them to grow.
PERMA - Positive Emotion (P)
Definition: Feeling good, experiencing happiness, joy, and satisfaction
Key Insight: Positive emotions are the foundation of happiness and well-being.
Example: Feeling grateful after receiving help from a friend.
PERMA - Engagement (E)
Definition: Becoming so absorbed in an activity that you lose track of time (called “flow”).
Key Insight: Engagement happens when your skills match a challenge perfectly.
Example: Playing an instrument, painting, or solving a tough puzzle.
PERMA - Relationships (R)
Definition: Having supportive and meaningful connections with others.
Key Insight: Relationships provide emotional support and a sense of belonging.
Example: Sharing experiences and emotions with close friends or family.
PERMA - Meaning (M)
Definition: Having a sense of purpose and feeling that your life has value and significance
Key Insight: Meaningful activities provide long-term satisfaction, not just short-term pleasure.
Example: Pursuing a career in teaching to shape future generations.
PERMA - Accomplishment (A
Definition: Setting and achieving goals to gain a sense of competence and success.
Key Insight: Accomplishment boosts confidence and motivates further growth.
Example: Completing a marathon or earning a degree.
Hedonic Well-Being
Definition: Focuses on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain.
Key Insight: Hedonic well-being is about short-term happiness but may lack deeper meaning.
Example: Enjoying a delicious meal or watching a funny movie.
Eudaimonic Well-Being
Definition: “To grow” or “to prosper” Key Insight: State of optimal psychological and emotional well-being
Example: Helping others or pursuing a meaningful career.
Subjective Well-Being
Definition: How people evaluate their own happiness and life satisfaction.
Key Components:
1. Positive emotions.
2. Low negative emotions.
3. Life satisfaction.
Example: Feeling content with your achievements and relationships.
