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Concept

psychological well-being

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9.6K

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1.1M

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20.6K

Authors

4.5K

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About

Psychological well-being is a multifaceted academic concept and significant research domain within psychology and related fields. It systematically investigates the subjective and objective dimensions of human flourishing and optimal psychological functioning, encompassing key characteristics such as positive affect, life satisfaction, purpose in life, autonomy, personal growth, environmental mastery, and positive relationships. This concept is crucial for understanding mental health beyond the mere absence of pathology and for identifying factors that contribute to resilience, thriving, and the realization of human potential across the lifespan.

Top Authors

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ED

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

ED

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

SO

University of Virginia

ES

University of South Carolina

RM

University of Rochester

Top Institutions

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

The University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

University of Missouri

Columbia, United States

University of Rochester

Rochester, United States