Psychological well-being
definition, assessment and principal correlates
Keywords:
Psychological well-being, Subjective well-being, Mental healthAbstract
Psychological well-being is a construct based on psychological theory about positive or optimal functioning. The convergence points between definitions from theories of human development, humanistic-existential psychology and mental health are its dimensions: self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth. The aim of this paper is to present the concept of psychological well-being from a selective literature review. The origins and development of the concept and approaches to their assessment are examined. Psychosocial, sociodemographic and neurobiological correlates of psychological well-being are briefly described and discussed. psychological well-being is associated with positive processes related to health. It indicates the need for studies about the construct in Brazil.
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