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Good living

Good living. Wellbeing. Personality Thing E + C –N Weiss, Luciano, Bates (2007) Are there other forms of well-being?. Eudaimonia. Origins in Aristotelian thought the nature of a good life Aristotle defined this good life as the end result of

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Good living

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  1. Good living

  2. Wellbeing • Personality Thing • E + C –N • Weiss, Luciano, Bates (2007) • Are there other forms of well-being?

  3. Eudaimonia • Origins in Aristotelian thought • the nature of a good life • Aristotle defined this good life as the end result of • “a virtuous activity of soul of a certain kind”, • conscious and life-long active exercise of intellect and character virtues (Aristotle, 1925/1998, p. 18) • Current models of eudaimonia • draw on theories of human development, self-actualization, and the means of its accomplishment, such as those of Erikson, Allport, and Maslow (Ryff, 1989). • Operationalized in 6-factor Scales of Psychological Wellbeing (Ryff, 1989) • Autonomy • Personal growth • Self-acceptance • Purpose in life • Environmental mastery • Positive relations with others • Captures the Aristotelian emphasis on the qualities of belonging and benefiting others, flourishing, thriving and exercising excellence • Omits some intellect qualities, character traits and values that Aristotle would have emphasized; for instance, wisdom, bravery, generosity, and justice (Aristotle, 1925/1998).

  4. Genetics

  5. Common Pathway?

  6. Independent Paths

  7. Preferred Model

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