Normative theory and psychological research: Hedonism, eudaimonism, and why it matters

Tiberius, Valerie; Hall, Alicia

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“…In response to Kashdan et al's (2008) concern with Aristotle's conception of eudaimonia, Waterman (2008) argued that contemporary psychological approaches needed to consider contemporary eudaimonic philosophy, and that whilst Aristotle may have adopted an objective approach, current eudaimonic philosophers proposed that eudaimonia can be investigated as a subjective experience (see Tiberius & Hall, 2010). Waterman's conceptualisation of eudaimonia emphasises the importance of developing one's potentials, and living in accordance with one's daimon (i.e.…”

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Integrating the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives to more comprehensively understand wellbeing and pathways to wellbeing

Henderson¹,

Knight²

2012

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Abstract:Recently, the disagreement that separates hedonic from eudaimonic philosophers has spread to the science of wellbeing. This has resulted in two opposing perspectives regarding both wellbeing concepts and proposed pathways to wellbeing. Whilst contention continues, most contemporary psychologists now agree that hedonic and eudaimonic approaches each denote important aspects of wellbeing. This has led to integrated wellbeing conceptualisations, in which the combined presence of hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing components is referred to as 'flourishing'. In regard to the attainment of wellbeing, research simultaneously investigating hedonic and eudaimonic pathways suggests that a life rich in both types of pursuits is associated with the highest degree of wellbeing. Despite this assertion, previously underemphasised methodological limitations question the validity of such claims. To further progress this important area of investigation, future research directions to ameliorate said limitations are explored. It is recommended that the past tendency to contrast and compare hedonia and eudaimonia be abandoned, and instead that the inherent value of both be recognised. Time-use research methods are needed to cross-validate past findings obtained from cross-sectional research, which will make it possible to transition from purely descriptive conclusions to applied conclusions.

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Section: Recent Debatementioning

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Integrating the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives to more comprehensively understand wellbeing and pathways to wellbeing

Henderson¹,

Knight²

2012

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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“…Darwall 2002). More controversially, some have held that considerations of well-being provide direct, normative reasons for action (Haybron 2008;Tiberius and Hall 2010).…”

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“…Interpreted as a theory of welfare, this view holds that well-being consists in life-satisfaction, the presence of positive mood, and the absence of negative mood (see, e.g., Diener 2000). As others have noted, this model neither fits with ordinary intuitions about benefit and harm nor vindicates well-being's normative important (Tiberius and Hall 2010;Seligman 2011).…”

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Happiness is not Well-Being

Raibley

2011

J Happiness Stud

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This paper attempts to explain the conceptual connections between happiness and well-being. It first distinguishes episodic happiness from happiness in the personal attribute sense. It then evaluates two recent proposals about the connection between happiness and well-being: (1) the idea that episodic happiness and well-being both have the same fundamental determinants, so that a person is well-off to a particular degree in virtue of the fact that they are happy to that degree, and (2) the idea that happiness in the personal attribute sense can serve as a ''proxy'' for well-being, i.e., that a person's degree of deep or robust happiness approximates their degree of well-being. It is argued that happiness in both these senses is conceptually, metaphysically, and empirically distinct from wellbeing. A new analysis of welfare, well-being as agential flourishing, can explain welfare's real connection to happiness in both the episodic and personal attribute senses. It predicts that such happiness is only directly beneficial when it is valued, when it is a form of valuing, or when it underwrites (i.e., serves as the causal basis for) the disposition to realize one's values. It is therefore a necessary-but not sufficient-condition for especially high levels of well-being. This analysis of welfare integrates many insights from the eudaimonic tradition of welfare and happiness research in psychology, and also addresses common criticisms of these eudaimonic models.

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“…For example, the demands of the workers are less responded or not met so that it can lead to conflict. The condition is in line with Tiberius & Hall (2010) stating that the demands of the protesters are often the main problem because normative demands contribute to job satisfaction which ultimately will improve their welfare.…”

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Rally for Normative Demands and Solidarity of Workers

Pradhanawati

2017

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This research is initiated by an interesting fact that there are still many labor strikes and rallies in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine: the influence of normative demands and solidarity together on job dissatisfaction of workers. This research is intended as explanatory research. Sampling method used in this research is accidental sampling. The sample consists of 100 workers/laborers who joined rallies on May 1, 2014. The results show on the indicator the amount of City Minimum Wage Rates in normative demands variable, respondents believe the amount of wages earned are still not in accordance with the provisions of the minimum wage set by the government. Participation of workers in the fight for economic security must be done in various ways including demonstrations, based on solidarity between workers in order to put pressure on policy makers with regard to labor issues. In conclusion, good normative demands in accordance with the provisions of the agreement and the strong solidarity between workers will reduce dissatisfaction. Suggestions are made on normative demands variable; review should be made on the amount of the city minimum wage rates; leave entitlements, workers social security and dismissal policies should be in compliance with the current government policy.

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Normative theory and psychological research: Hedonism, eudaimonism, and why it matters

Cited by 47 publications

References 26 publications

Integrating the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives to more comprehensively understand wellbeing and pathways to wellbeing

Integrating the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives to more comprehensively understand wellbeing and pathways to wellbeing

Happiness is not Well-Being

Rally for Normative Demands and Solidarity of Workers

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