Subjective Well‐Being

Abstract

This entry is focused on two primary aspects of subjective well‐being. First, it discusses the conceptualization and history of evaluated subjective well‐being, such as life satisfaction. It then examines affective subjective well‐being, considering the differentiation of positive and negative affect as well as the measurement of state versus trait affect. New methodological advancements in the assessment of subjective well‐being are discussed, including the experience sampling method and the day reconstruction method. Finally, recent developments in the study of affective complexity and cross‐national comparisons of subjective well‐being are considered.