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This study introduces a unified causal framework to understand human well-being, integrating environmental, economic, societal, and psychological factors. It clarifies causal pathways for better intervention strategies in sustainability and subjective well-being research.

Keywords:
CausalityEudaimonicHedonicSubjectiveSustainabilityWell-being

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  • Multidisciplinary research integrating philosophy, psychology, and sustainability science.

Background:

  • Diverse philosophical perspectives define well-being, often correlating with subjective life assessments.
  • Empirical studies identify factors like health and relationships influencing well-being, but lack causal ordering.
  • Understanding causal relationships is vital for effective interventions and accurate effect size estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a unified causal framework for human well-being, encompassing various conceptions.
  • To focus on pathways relevant to sustainability research and the subjective well-being community.
  • To integrate environmental, economic, societal, political, social, and psychological determinants of well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesizing insights from theories of human needs, the capabilities approach, and subjective indicators.
  • Developing a comprehensive causal model illustrating the interaction of diverse influencing factors.
  • Applying the framework to societal interventions, environmental impacts, and sustainable policies.

Main Results:

  • The framework provides a structured understanding of interconnected factors influencing well-being.
  • It highlights the complex interplay between individual, social, economic, and environmental elements.
  • Demonstrates practical applications in policy and intervention design.

Conclusions:

  • A unified causal framework is essential for a holistic understanding of well-being.
  • The proposed model facilitates targeted interventions for enhanced human and sustainable well-being.
  • This approach supports evidence-based policymaking in sustainability and well-being initiatives.