The impact of life events and changes in domain satisfactions on well-being

Headey, Bruce; Holmström, Elsie; Wearing, Alexander J.

doi:10.1007/bf00668671

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“…In a review of QOL studies by Evans & Huxley (2002) the authors conclude that objective circumstances do not greatly influence subjective QOL (e.g., Bowling & Windsor, 2001;Headey et al 1984) and that life domain satisfactions are better predictors of overall life satisfaction (e.g., Andrews & Withey, 1976). However, objective circumstances are related to satisfaction with specific life domains and this suggests that satisfaction in life domains may mediate the relationship between objective circumstances and overall life satisfaction (Evans & Huxley, 2002).…”

Section: Empirical Evidence On Objective and Subjective Urban Qolmentioning

confidence: 97%

What is the Strength of the Link Between Objective and Subjective Indicators of Urban Quality of Life?

McCrea

Shyy

Stimson

2006

Applied Research Quality Life

147

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Urban quality of life is usually measured by either subjective indicators using surveys of residents' perceptions, evaluations and satisfaction with urban living or by objective indicators using secondary data and relative weights for objective indicators of the urban environment. However, rarely are subjective and objective indicators of urban quality of life related to each other. In this paper, these two types of indicators were linked using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to both locate respondents to the B2003 Survey of Quality of Life in South East Queenslandâ nd also to gather objective indicators about their urban environment within the region with regard to services, facilities and overcrowding. Using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), the strength of the relationships between these objective indicators and subjective indicators was examined. The results show that relationships between objective and subjective indicators of urban QOL can be weak, and suggests care should be taken when making inferences about improvements in subjective urban QOL based on improvements in objective urban QOL. However, further research is needed into the links between objective and subjective indicators of urban QOL including examining other aspects of the urban environment, non-linear relationships, and moderating effects for individual differences.

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Section: Empirical Evidence On Objective and Subjective Urban Qolmentioning

confidence: 97%

What is the Strength of the Link Between Objective and Subjective Indicators of Urban Quality of Life?

McCrea

Shyy

Stimson

2006

Applied Research Quality Life

147

126

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“…They believed that: subjective well-being consists of three interrelated components: life satisfaction, pleasant affect, and unpleasant affect. Affect refers to pleasant and unpleasant moods and emotions, whereas life satisfaction refers to a cognitive sense of satisfaction with life (Diener & Suh, 1997, p. 200) Headey and colleagues (Headey, Holmstrom, & Wearing, 1984a;1984b;Headey, 2006) picked up on the need for positive and negative affects to be seen as distinct dimensions, rather than opposite ends of the same continuum (Bradburn, 1969) as they are ‚only moderately negatively correlated‛ (Headey, 2006, p. 2). This was more recently supported by Lee and Ogozoglu (2007) and Singh and Duggal Jha (2008).…”

Section: What Constitutes Wellbeing?mentioning

confidence: 99%

The challenge of defining wellbeing

Dodge¹,

Daly²,

Huyton³

et al. 2012

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Abstract:Wellbeing is a growing area of research, yet the question of how it should be defined remains unanswered. This multi-disciplinary review explores past attempts to define wellbeing and provides an overview of the main theoretical perspectives, from the work of Aristotle to the present day. The article argues that many attempts at expressing its nature have focused purely on dimensions of wellbeing, rather than on definition. Among these theoretical perspectives, we highlight the pertinence of dynamic equilibrium theory of wellbeing (Headey & Wearing, 1989), the effect of life challenges on homeostasis (Cummins, 2010) and the lifespan model of development (Hendry & Kloep, 2002). Consequently, we conclude that it would be appropriate for a new definition of wellbeing to centre on a state of equilibrium or balance that can be affected by life events or challenges. The article closes by proposing this new definition, which we believe to be simple, universal in application, optimistic and a basis for measurement. This definition conveys the multi-faceted nature of wellbeing and can help individuals and policy makers move forward in their understanding of this popular term.

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“…Despite being a negative change in the family context, the man's perception of valence might be relatively neutral or even positive, depending on the change's impact on other life domains. This conceptualization of perceived valence as the average of the change's impact on different life domains is consistent with research suggesting that life domains combine to influence general well-being (Headey, Holmström, & Wearing, 1984). Also, when an individual is faced with negative consequences of a change on certain life domains, one way of dealing with this stressful situation is to reorient and focus attention on more promising aspects in other life domains (Rothermund & Meiniger, 2004).…”

Section: The Perceived Valence Of Life Changesmentioning

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The Role of Identity Integration in Hedonic Adaptation to a Beneficial Life Change: The Example of “Coming Out” for Lesbians and Gay Men

Coulombe

Sablonnière

2015

The Journal of Social Psychology

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After apparently beneficial life changes, people are expected to experience elevated well-being. However, research suggests that some individuals adapt quickly to change, so their well-being increases little in the long-term. We propose this phenomenon is explained by the integration of the changes into identity, in interaction with perceived valence of the changes. We hypothesized that higher integration would be associated with smaller increases in well-being for changes perceived as positive. For changes perceived as negative, higher integration would be associated with larger increases in well-being. Lesbians and gay men (N = 80) completed a questionnaire on well-being, perceived valence of coming out and its integration into identity. Moderated regressions supported the hypotheses, revealing the importance of considering identity integration and perceived valence in research on adaptation to changes. The results question the merits of interventions promoting identity integration.

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The impact of life events and changes in domain satisfactions on well-being

Cited by 92 publications

References 13 publications

What is the Strength of the Link Between Objective and Subjective Indicators of Urban Quality of Life?

What is the Strength of the Link Between Objective and Subjective Indicators of Urban Quality of Life?

The challenge of defining wellbeing

The Role of Identity Integration in Hedonic Adaptation to a Beneficial Life Change: The Example of “Coming Out” for Lesbians and Gay Men

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