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Advances in subjective well-being research.
Ed Diener1,2,3, Shigehiro Oishi4, Louis Tay5
1University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA. ediener@illinois.edu.
Nature Human Behaviour
|April 3, 2019
Summary
Subjective well-being, or happiness, is a growing scientific field. Research shows predictors like temperament and social ties, and links to health, performance, and cultural values.
Area of Science:
- Empirical science of subjective well-being (SWB), also known as happiness or life satisfaction.
Background:
- SWB research has expanded significantly over the last decade.
- Understanding SWB is crucial for individual and societal flourishing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key researched areas in SWB.
- To summarize scientific methods, validity of measures, and potential biases.
- To explore predictors and consequences of SWB across diverse cultures.
Main Methods:
- Selective review of empirical research on SWB.
- Analysis of measurement validity and biases.
- Examination of individual and societal predictors and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Key predictors include temperament, income, and social relationships.
- Higher SWB correlates with better health, longevity, work performance, and creativity.
- Cultural differences exist in SWB levels and valued types, with both universal and unique predictors.
Conclusions:
- SWB is a complex, multi-faceted construct with significant individual and societal implications.
- National accounts of SWB are emerging to inform policy.
- Further research is needed to address existing knowledge gaps.
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