The element of choice in whether we choose to be alone or interact with others plays a key role in personal wellbeing.
Women who embarked on higher education reported better overall psychological well-being, positive affect, and reduced psychological distress.
Those who play video games are more likely to report experiencing positive emotions and better overall well-being.
Researchers report a study from the 1930's could have positive implications for improving social well-being and happiness, if applied by policymakers.
People who experience fewer stressors in daily life report better emotional stability, moods, and overall health. However, those who are less stressed score worse on cognitive tests than those who experience daily stressors. Those who are stress-free are also less likely to give emotional support or experience positive things happening throughout the day.
Researchers report spending time in nature has a positive effect on mental and emotional wellbeing, regardless of which country you are from.
Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.
An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.
People who consider themselves more accountable to a god report higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological wellbeing. The association was stronger in people who pray more often, suggesting accountability accompanied with prayer enhances psychological wellbeing for believers.
Having too much free time can be almost as bad for your overall wellbeing as having little or no time to yourself, researchers report.
Students who consistently sleep the optimal eight hours per night perform better on tests and report higher personal satisfaction than their peers who have more disrupted sleep patterns.
Focusing on your well-being can help improve both physical and mental health, especially for those with chronic medical conditions.
