This chapter examines the definitions and meanings of happiness, well-being, and
eudaimonia, seeking a plausible way forward. It describes the properties of subjective well …

Psychological science has typically conceptualized a good life in terms of either hedonic or
eudaimonic well-being. We propose that psychological richness is another, neglected …

This edited volume focuses on both conceptual and practical challenges in measuring well-
being. Leveraging insights across diverse disciplines, including psychology, economics …

This authoritative volume reviews the breadth of current scientific knowledge on subjective
well-being (SWB): its definition, causes and consequences, measurement, and practical …

Philosophical reflection on the good life in coming decades will likely owe a tremendous
debt to the burgeoning science of subjective well-being and the pioneers, such as Ed …

▪ Abstract Well-being is a complex construct that concerns optimal experience and
functioning. Current research on well-being has been derived from two general …

Research indicates that core dimensions of psychological well-being can be cultivated
through intentional mental training. Despite growing research in this area and an increasing …

Although well-being is a central topic in psychology in general and positive psychology in
particular, it remains somewhat nebulous and more work is required to foster conceptual …

What is human happiness and how can we promote it? These questions are central to
human existence and Happiness Explained draws on scientific research from economics …

Kashdan, Biswas-Diener and King debated with Waterman the value of eudaimonic
perspectives in well-being research. In this invited response we discuss problems …