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A study of psychological well-being
British Journal of Psychology (London, England : 1953)
|February 1, 1978
Summary
This study measured psychological well-being in 1655 British adults, finding distinct clusters of happiness, financial, family, and health anxiety. Results align with North American findings on positive and negative affect.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Psychological well-being is a key area of study in understanding human flourishing.
- Existing research often focuses on specific aspects, necessitating a broader examination of its facets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and apply scales measuring three facets of psychological well-being.
- To compare findings on positive and negative affect with North American data.
- To investigate the relationship between well-being, anxiety, happiness, and demographic/work-related factors.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology applied to 1655 British respondents.
- Utilized scales to measure positive affect, negative affect, and general life satisfaction.
- Employed cluster analysis to identify patterns in anxiety items.
Main Results:
- Confirmed hypotheses regarding positive and negative affect, aligning with North American findings.
- Identified two distinct anxiety clusters: financial/family and health-related.
- Happiness emerged as a major factor in life ratings, with potential for further dimensional analysis.
Conclusions:
- Psychological well-being comprises distinct dimensions of affect, anxiety, and happiness.
- Everyday life experiences are crucial for understanding 'normal psychology'.
- Further research is needed to explore additional dimensions of well-being.