Previous theoretical work suggests that happiness, life satisfaction, and positive affect are
distinct. However, many recent research studies refer to these constructs interchangeably …

Research shows that people use their current mood along with other sources of information
to assess their overall life satisfaction. Therefore, it has been assumed that the positive …

Many studies have highlighted the role that positive emotions play in promoting eudaimonic
well-being, yet often fail to differentiate between discrete positive emotions (eg gratitude …

Aims: The effects of drinking alcohol extend beyond the individuals concerned to the wider
community. While there is recognition of such a global implication, currently no study has …

Recent progress in the field of health psychology and positive psychology has evidenced an
increasing number of studies examining the relationship between positive emotions and …

There are several definitions of subjective well‐being (SWB) that warrant discussion for
clarity. Subjective well‐being includes the affective components for both positive and …

Background: Alcohol use is highly prevalent and linked to a wide range of negative
outcomes among college students. Although emotion dysregulation has been theoretically …

Emotional functioning figures prominently in most contemporary models of alcohol use
(Kassel & Veilleux, 2010). These models posit that alcohol use becomes reinforced due to …

Subjective wellbeing (SWB) is frequently measured in the field of positive psychology as an
indicator of positive functioning. However, its measurement in the literature is quite …

Happiness is frequently posited as an important outcome of quality of life and characteristic
of well-adjusted and functioning individuals. Happy individuals are less likely to report …