Sunday, May 31, 2015

Positive Psych: Class 3

What is Eudamonic wellbeing?
Eudamonic wellbeing involves finding happiness through internal meaning. It involves doing what you need to do to take care of your own emotional needs and finding meaning in your life. Eudamonic theory argues that wellbeing lies in the actualization of human potential. There are three approaches to this theory.

1) Psychological wellbeing:

  • Self Acceptance
  • Personal Growth
  • Purpose in Life
  • Positive Relations
  • Environmental Mastery
  • Autonomy
2) Authentic Happiness
  • The Pleasant Life
  • The Good Life
  • The Meaningful Life
3) Self-determination Theory
  • Autonomy
  • Competence
  • Relatedness
What is the difference between Eudamonic and Hedonic wellbeing?
Eudamonic focuses on intrinsic values and ideals, while Hedonic focuses on external factors that promote happiness. Hedonic is also short-lived, while eudamonic is more lasting.

Our group's thoughts on the two types of wellbeing:

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