The Welleye: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding and Promoting Wellbeing

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Public Policy

Background:

• Existing wellbeing frameworks often overlook the crucial role of attention.
• Attention acts as a mediator between objective life circumstances and subjective experiences of wellbeing.

Purpose of the Study:

• Introduce the Welleye framework, a novel conceptual model.
• Demonstrate how attention links objective life conditions to daily time use and emotional states.
• Provide a tool for policymakers to assess and improve population wellbeing.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual framework development.
• Integration of attention as a central mechanism.
• Application in policy analysis.

Main Results:

• The Welleye framework offers a clear lens to understand wellbeing.
• Attention modulates the impact of life circumstances on how people feel.
• Identifies a gap in current policy frameworks regarding the role of attention.

Conclusions:

• The Welleye provides a novel perspective on wellbeing.
• Attention is a critical factor in translating life circumstances into subjective experiences.
• The framework can guide the design and evaluation of wellbeing interventions.