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Cited by 1,295Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionOptimism, Hope, and Well-beingHealth, psychology, and well-being

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Psychological Well-Being: Meaning, Measurement, and Implications for Psychotherapy Research

Ryff, Carol D., Singer, Burton·2010·Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
DOI 10.1159/000289026
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A model of positive psychological functioning that emerges from diverse domains of theory and philosophy is presented. Six key dimensions of wellness are defined, and empirical research summarizing their empirical translation and sociodemographic correlates is presented. Variations in well-being are explored via studies of discrete life events and enduring human experiences. Life histories of the psychologically vulnerable and resilient, defined via the cross-classification of depression and well-being, are summarized. Implications of the focus on positive functioning for research on psychotherapy, quality of life, and mind/body linkages are reviewed.

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Authors
Ryff, C. D., & Singer, B.
Affiliations
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
  • Princeton University (US)
ORCID
Venue
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
Publisher
S. Karger AG
Published
2010-02-18
Volume
65
Issue
1
Pages
14-23
ISSN
  • 0033-3190 (ISSN-L)
  • 1423-0348
DOI
10.1159/000289026
OpenAlex
W2026642769
Cited by
1,295
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FWCI
75.72
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Locations
  • Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5r01ag008979-04)
  • National Institute on Aging (1R01AG08979)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health, psychology, and well-being
Keywords
psychological well-being, positive psychological functioning, well-being measurement, sociodemographic correlates, life events, resilience, depression, quality of life, psychotherapy research
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Depressive Disorder, Humans, Internal-External Control, Interpersonal Relations, Life Change Events, Motivation, Personality Development, Psychotherapy, Quality of Life, Self Concept

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