48 Questions
What does Deci and Ryan (2001) define well-being as?
Optimal psychological experience and functioning
What do traditional measures of well-being focus on?
Negative functioning
How is subjective well-being (SWB) defined?
A person’s cognitive and affective evaluations of his or her life
What does the hedonic view of well-being define well-being in terms of?
Personal happiness
What does SWB stand for?
Subjective well-being
What is Life Satisfaction (LS) a cognitive judgment concerning?
How satisfied a person is with his or her life
What do traditional measures of well-being primarily focus on?
Objective life circumstances
What does the hedonic view of well-being emphasize?
Personal happiness
What does SWB measure?
Cognitive and affective evaluations of life
What is the main focus of the hedonic view of well-being?
Happiness
What is the key feature of traditional measures of well-being?
They measure negative functioning
What do governments collect to reflect the overall well-being of people in a society?
Societal statistics
Which of the following is a key component of Eudaimonic theories of well-being?
Full development of potentials
What are the three basic psychological needs highlighted in Ryan and Deci's Self-determination theory (SDT)?
Competence, relatedness, and autonomy
Which approach to well-being is potentially more important for positive psychological functioning, according to the text?
Eudaimonic approaches
What does Waterman's Personal Expressiveness and Ryff and Singer's Psychological Well-being emphasize?
Personal growth, purpose in life, and autonomy
What is the main focus of Hedonic views of well-being?
Individual criteria for happiness
What are Positive Affect (PA) and Negative Affect (NA) in the context of well-being?
Emotional components measured by the PANAS scale
What is the focus of hedonic happiness?
Rooted in hedonism and subjective well-being
What does eudaimonic happiness emphasize?
Self-realization and higher meanings
What is the main focus of measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being?
Highlight their distinctions and overlaps
What is the aim of self-realization and eudaimonia?
Meaningful living and self-truth
What does the Self-determination theory (SDT) highlight as important for well-being?
Competence, relatedness, and autonomy
What do measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being show in relation to positive emotions?
Markers of meaningful events
What is the main focus of Eudaimonic theories of well-being?
Personal growth, self-realization, and fulfillment of one's potential
What does Waterman's Personal Expressiveness and Ryff and Singer's Psychological Well-being emphasize?
Self-realization, personal growth, and fulfillment of potential
What is the aim of self-realization and eudaimonia?
Achieving personal growth and fulfillment of potential
What is the main focus of measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being?
Cognitive and affective evaluations of life
What is the key feature of traditional measures of well-being?
Misery index showing the number of people suffering
What do traditional measures of well-being primarily focus on?
Objective life circumstances
What does the hedonic view of well-being emphasize?
Maximizing pleasure and happiness
What is the main focus of the hedonic view of well-being?
Maximizing pleasure and happiness
What is the main focus of Hedonic theories of well-being?
Maximizing pleasure and happiness
What do Deci and Ryan (2001) define well-being as?
Optimal psychological experience and functioning
What is the main focus of measures of well-being related to positive outcomes in life domains?
Direct measurement of positive functioning
What is the main focus of the traditional measures of well-being?
Misery index showing the number of people suffering
Which theory emphasizes the pursuit of excellence and virtue for well-being?
Eudaimonic theory
What are the key components measured by the PANAS scale?
Positive Affect (PA) and Negative Affect (NA)
Which approach to well-being highlights personal growth, purpose in life, and autonomy?
Eudaimonic approach
According to Ryan and Deci's Self-determination theory (SDT), what are the three basic psychological needs highlighted for well-being?
Competence, Relatedness, and Autonomy
What does hedonic happiness emphasize?
Individual criteria for happiness
What is the focus of eudaimonic happiness?
Self-realization and higher meanings
What is the aim of self-realization and eudaimonia?
Meaningful living and self-responsibility
What does the philosophical roots, definitions, and measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being highlight?
Their substantial correlations
What does Waterman's Personal Expressiveness and Ryff and Singer's Psychological Well-being emphasize?
Personal growth and autonomy
What does the text suggest about the overlap between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness?
Eudaimonia is a sufficient but not necessary condition for hedonic happiness
What is the focus of hedonic views of well-being?
Individual criteria for happiness
What do measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being show in relation to positive emotions?
Positive emotions are markers of meaningful events
Study Notes
Understanding Well-being: Hedonic and Eudaimonic Perspectives
- Positive Affect (PA) and Negative Affect (NA) are emotional components, where PA refers to pleasant emotions and NA to unpleasant emotions, measured by the PANAS scale.
- Ways to enhance subjective well-being include physical activity, positive emotions brainstorming, and happiness assignments.
- Eudaimonic theories focus on the worthiness of desires and the full development of potentials, with Aristotle highlighting the pursuit of excellence and virtue.
- Self-realization and eudaimonia are centered around meaningful living, self-truth, and self-responsibility, aiming to realize one's true potential.
- Waterman's Personal Expressiveness and Ryff and Singer's Psychological Well-being are key conceptualizations of well-being, emphasizing personal growth, purpose in life, and autonomy.
- Ryan and Deci's Self-determination theory (SDT) highlights three basic psychological needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.
- Hedonic views focus on individual criteria for happiness, while eudaimonic views emphasize universally important experiences contributing to well-being for all humans.
- Measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being show substantial correlations, with positive emotions being markers of meaningful events.
- Eudaimonic approaches to well-being are potentially more important for positive psychological functioning than hedonic approaches.
- Hedonic happiness is rooted in hedonism and subjective well-being, while eudaimonic happiness is rooted in self-realization and higher meanings, measured through personal expressiveness, psychological well-being, and self-determination theory.
- Hedonic and eudaimonic happiness overlap, as eudaimonia is a sufficient but not necessary condition for hedonic happiness.
- The philosophical roots, definitions, and measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being highlight their distinctions and overlaps.
Understanding Well-being: Hedonic and Eudaimonic Perspectives
- Positive Affect (PA) and Negative Affect (NA) are emotional components, where PA refers to pleasant emotions and NA to unpleasant emotions, measured by the PANAS scale.
- Ways to enhance subjective well-being include physical activity, positive emotions brainstorming, and happiness assignments.
- Eudaimonic theories focus on the worthiness of desires and the full development of potentials, with Aristotle highlighting the pursuit of excellence and virtue.
- Self-realization and eudaimonia are centered around meaningful living, self-truth, and self-responsibility, aiming to realize one's true potential.
- Waterman's Personal Expressiveness and Ryff and Singer's Psychological Well-being are key conceptualizations of well-being, emphasizing personal growth, purpose in life, and autonomy.
- Ryan and Deci's Self-determination theory (SDT) highlights three basic psychological needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.
- Hedonic views focus on individual criteria for happiness, while eudaimonic views emphasize universally important experiences contributing to well-being for all humans.
- Measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being show substantial correlations, with positive emotions being markers of meaningful events.
- Eudaimonic approaches to well-being are potentially more important for positive psychological functioning than hedonic approaches.
- Hedonic happiness is rooted in hedonism and subjective well-being, while eudaimonic happiness is rooted in self-realization and higher meanings, measured through personal expressiveness, psychological well-being, and self-determination theory.
- Hedonic and eudaimonic happiness overlap, as eudaimonia is a sufficient but not necessary condition for hedonic happiness.
- The philosophical roots, definitions, and measures of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being highlight their distinctions and overlaps.
Test your knowledge of well-being concepts with this quiz on the Hedonic and Eudaimonic perspectives. Explore the emotional components, theories, and measures related to subjective well-being, and understand the distinctions and overlaps between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness.
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