Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.
Researchers report a study from the 1930's could have positive implications for improving social well-being and happiness, if applied by policymakers.
The element of choice in whether we choose to be alone or interact with others plays a key role in personal wellbeing.
Having too much free time can be almost as bad for your overall wellbeing as having little or no time to yourself, researchers report.
Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver.
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.
A new, large-scale study reveals people whose sleep patterns go against their natural circadian rhythm are more likely to develop symptoms of depression and report a decrease in wellbeing.
Resolving arguments on the day they occur helps reduce and improves overall wellbeing, researchers report.
An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.
A new study links increased time spent on social media by 10 year old girls to a decline in wellbeing at the age of 15.
Experiencing wilderness and natural wildlife in urban parks improves both physical and mental wellbeing.
Contrary to previous findings, a new study reports little evidence for a substantial negative link between screen time use before sleep and adolescent wellbeing.
