Wellbeing & Physical Activity

Question 1

What are the 2 ‘traditions’ of well-being?

Answer 1

Hedonic tradition & Eudaimonic tradition

Question 2

What are the 3 components of hedonic well-being?

Answer 2

• Life satisfaction
• Presence of positive mood
• Absence of negative mood

This is ‘subjective’ well-being as it reflects a person’s individual evaluation of the quality of their life.

Question 3

Describe eudaimonic tradition.

Answer 3

Living well by flourishing and full-filling human potential (self-realization)

This is ‘psychological’ well-being

Question 4

What are the 6 key dimensions of eudaimonic well-being?

Answer 4

• Self acceptance
• Purpose in life
• Environmental mastery
• Positive relationships
• Personal growth
• Autonomy

Question 5

What are 3 different measures of hedonic well-being?

Answer 5

o Profile of Mood States (POMS)
o Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
o Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS)

Question 6

What are 3 different measures of eudaimonic well-being?

Answer 6

o Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS)
o Satisfaction with Life Scale (SLS)
o Global Self-esteem Scale…