Was Hercules Happy? Some Answers from a Functional Model of Human Well-being

Vittersø, Joar; Søholt, Yngvil; Hetland, Audun; Thoresen, Irina Alekseeva; Røysamb, Espen

doi:10.1007/s11205-009-9447-4

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“…Vitttersø and colleagues have published a number of papers delineating the differences between eudaimonia and hedonia (e.g. Vittersø, 2003;Vittersø, Oelmann, & Wang, 2009;Vittersø, Søholt, Hetland, Thoresen, & Røysamb, 2010), and although space does not permit an in-depth review of each, one of Vittersø's most recent investigations will be discussed. Vittersø proposed that the subjective states of hedonia and eudaimonia serve distinct functions, with eudaimonia (which he operationalizes as feelings of interest and engagement) considered important whilst pursuing complex goals and when conducting challenging activities, and hedonia (which he operationalizes as feelings of pleasure and satisfaction) considered important for the preservation of stability and for rewarding need fulfilment.…”

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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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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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“…In the same study, the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS; Diener et al, 1985) measured at T1 predicted pleasant episodes at T2 but no interesting episodes at T2. In another study, PGC was associated with positive affect in difficult and unfamiliar situations whereas the SWLS was associated with positive affect in simple and familiar situations (Vittersø, Søholt, Hetland, Thorsen, & Røysamb, 2010). The PGC has proven to be both reliable and valid in both the above-mentioned studies, as well as in several others (e.g.…”

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Building engagement and healthy organisations

Christensen¹,

Aronsson²,

Borg³

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“…Vittersø, et al, 2010) which suggest that wellbeing is a multidimensional concept, this concept is accurately deconstructed in the ESS by asking far more questions than just one regarding how happy the respondents are. The concept of subjective wellbeing was measured via the dimensions of evaluative wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, functioning, vitality, community wellbeing and supportive relationships (Jeffrey et al, 2015), which are a part of the ESS rotating module "Personal and social wellbeing" questionnaire.…”

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Does political activism induce subjective wellbeing: evidence from ESS data

Šarkutė¹

2017

IJPBA

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Abstract.Background. There are quite a few studies about the connection between political activism and subjective wellbeing. The main problem is that most of such research has been done using student samples but not all the population. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to analyse the connection between political activism and subjective wellbeing using representative sample of the European population.The main research question is whether political activism is positively related to subjective wellbeing. Methods and data. This article is based on European Social Survey data of the 6th round, mainly on the data of the rotating module "Personal and Social Wellbeing" and core modules "Media and Social Trust" and "Politics". Interviews were carried out with 54 673 respondents aged 15 and over in 29 European countries. The method of statistical data analysis was the correlation analysis of measures of political activism and measures of subjective wellbeing (Pearson's r coefficient). Results. Results indicated statistically significant correlations between the indicators of political activism and dimensions of subjective wellbeing. Conclusions. Political activism induces subjective wellbeing and is a prerequisite to feeling good. All the indicators of subjective wellbeing correlated with at least two indicators of political activism. These correlations were mainly positive, with a few exceptions of unconventional political activism. The strongest positive and statistically significant correlations between the indicators of political activism are with items of community wellbeing and supportive relationships.

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Was Hercules Happy? Some Answers from a Functional Model of Human Well-being

Abstract: Life satisfaction, Personal growth, Pleasure, Interest, Challenge, Functional well-being,

Cited by 83 publications

References 70 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

Building engagement and healthy organisations

Does political activism induce subjective wellbeing: evidence from ESS data

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