Module 37 (Well-being and happiness) Flashcards
What increases well-being
physical activity, sleep, nutritious diet, social relationships, helping others, engaging in meaningful pleasurable activities, mindful meditation, humor/laughter
Well-being
-perceived enjoyment and fulfillment with one’s life as a whole
-Feeling purposeful, socially connected, joyful, excited, psychologically rich, satisfied, calm, peaceful
Well-being theories
liking theories, wanting theories, needing theories
Liking theories
pleasant affective experiences and positive evaluations of one’s life (enjoying taste of ice-cream)
Wanting theories
the fulfillment of one’s desires (craving ice cream)
Needing theories
the possession of a set of intrinsically valuable psychological goods and characteristics (needing water to stay hydrated)
Common well-being models
subjective/hedonic and psychological/eudaimonic
Psychological/Eudaimonic well-being
-type of happiness derived from the development of a person’s best potentials and their application in reaching one’s goals
-needing theory
-Prioritize doing good over feeling good, strive for fulfillment, give up short-term pleasures for future gains, set goals
-includes Ryff’s model
Subjective/Hedonic Well-being
-type of happiness that comes from seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
-Wanting theory
-Measured by how satisfied someone is with their life and how much positive or negative affect they experience
-includes Diener
Positive affect
state of mind involving happiness, confidence, friendliness
Negative affect
state of mind involving negative emotions and poor sense of self
Benefits of well-being
-Predicts major life events and outcomes (marriage, divorce, financial earnings)
-Promotes positive health behaviors and is associated with better physical and cognitive health
-Happier people are more likely to engage in prosocial behavior
