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
Wanting theories
the fulfillment of one’s desires
Needing theories
the possession of a set of intrinsically valuable psychological goods and characteristics
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
