Personality Psychology Podcast #5 Subjective well-being with Susanne Bücker, Rich Lucas, and Samantha Heintzelman
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May 27, 2021 AI Snips
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Defining Subjective Well-being
- Subjective well-being (SWB) is broadly defined by the subjective quality of one's life.
- It encompasses life satisfaction, positive emotions, and other potential dimensions.
Personality's Influence on SWB
- Personality traits are strong SWB predictors, potentially making SWB a surface characteristic.
- SWB, being less stable, might be more susceptible to situational influences than personality traits.
SWB Across the Lifespan
- SWB's trajectory across the lifespan remains debated, with theories suggesting a U-shape, linear increases, or decreases.
- No consensus exists on how life satisfaction changes with age.