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Ed Diener (1946-2021).

Robert Biswas-Diener1, Shige Oishi2

  • 1Noba.

The American Psychologist
|November 29, 2022
PubMed
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Ed Diener pioneered research on subjective well-being (SWB), establishing it as a key area of psychological study. His foundational work, including the widely-used Satisfaction With Life Scale, continues to influence the field.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Positive Psychology

Background:

  • The study of wellbeing has become a significant area of academic research.
  • Historically, wellbeing research was not as prevalent as it is today.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To memorialize Ed Diener (1946-2021) and acknowledge his pivotal role in establishing wellbeing as a field of study.
  • To highlight Diener's foundational contributions to subjective well-being (SWB) research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Ed Diener's seminal publications and their impact on the field of psychology.
  • Analysis of the influence of his work through citation counts and journal foundations.

Main Results:

  • Ed Diener's 1984 "Subjective Well-Being" article in *Psychological Bulletin* launched SWB research.
  • The subsequent publication of the Satisfaction With Life Scale became a highly cited measure.
  • Diener co-founded *Journal of Happiness Studies* and *Perspectives on Psychological Science*.

Conclusions:

  • Ed Diener's legacy is cemented through his pioneering research and the enduring influence of his work.
  • His contributions continue to shape the field of psychology and wellbeing studies.
  • The impact of his work is evident in ongoing research by his collaborators and former students.