Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

7 p.

Publication Date

1-2016

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Source Publication

Psychology of Violence

Source ISSN

2152-081X

Abstract

Objective: This commentary reviews current conceptualizations of well-being, examines explanations for the lack of attention to well-being research, and provides justification for investing research time and funding into well-being studies. Opportunities for integrating factors related to well-being into prevention and intervention programs are also outlined. Key Points: Well-being may motivate people toward success, improve health and longevity, strengthen relationships, and boost the economy. Well-being can be enhanced in easy and inexpensive ways by incorporating facets of well-being into already-existing individual and systems-level intervention or prevention programs. Implications: Future research into this important construct should focus on objective means to assess and predict well-being, as well as strategies to enhance well-being across the life span. Investing more research time and financial resources into the study and promotion of well-being has the potential to lead to profound and enduring benefits to individuals, communities, and the larger society. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Comments

Accepted version. Psychology of Violence, Vol. 6, No. 1 (January 2016): 8-14. DOI. © 2016 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.

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