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psychological well-being
Also known as: psychological well-being, psychological wellbeing, positive psychological well-being
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The Long-Term Perceived Effect of Childhood Trauma on Youth's ... rsisinternational.org 10 facts
claimThe study concludes that childhood trauma has a significant influence on psychological wellbeing.
referenceReker and Wong (1984) developed the Perceived Well-Being Scale (PWB) to measure psychological and physical well-being in the elderly.
claimChildhood trauma significantly predicts psychological wellbeing (β = -.22, t = -3.67, p < .01), meaning an increase in childhood trauma experiences predicts a decrease in psychological wellbeing later in life.
claimThe study of BOUESTI university students found that childhood trauma significantly predicts psychological wellbeing, where high levels of childhood trauma correlate with low levels of psychological wellbeing.
referenceRuvalcaba et al. (2017) studied the impact of mindfulness on the psychological well-being and academic performance of university students.
referenceLindfors, P., Berntsson, L., & Lundberg, U. (2014) published 'Factor structure of Ryff’s psychological well-being scales in Swedish female and male white-collar workers' in Personality and Individual Differences, 66, 132-137.
measurementIn a sample of 259 BOUESTI students, the average score for childhood trauma was 3.77 (SD 2.92), psychological wellbeing was 23.73 (SD 5.27), physical wellbeing was 27.19 (SD 6.20), and mental health was 243.04 (SD 47.80).
claimSuccessfully navigating through various developmental stages of psycho-sexual development is essential for psychological well-being.
claimPsychological well-being is defined as the presence of positive feelings, such as good self-esteem, or the absence of negative feelings, such as symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to Ruvalcaba (2017).
claimPositive psychological well-being is more likely when basic needs are met, including living in a safe area, having enough food, and having adequate shelter.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 2 facts
claimIn 1998, Martin Seligman, then president of the American Psychological Association, urged psychologists to focus on understanding how to build human strength and psychological well-being, which helped establish the field of positive psychology.
referencePerceptions of personal control are associated with favorable outcomes such as better physical and mental health and greater psychological well-being, according to research by Diehl and Hay (2010).
The Effects of Attachment and Trauma on Parenting and Children's ... rsisinternational.org Aug 16, 2025 2 facts
referenceSagone, Commodari, Indiana, and La Rosa (2023) studied the association between attachment style, psychological well-being, and relationship status in young adults and adults.
referenceF. Khan published the article 'Effect of Attachment Style on Emotional Regulation and Psychological Wellbeing among Adults' in the AIJMR-Advanced International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in 2024.
Psychedelics, Sociality, and Human Evolution frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimH. Kettner et al. found that intersubjective experience during psychedelic group sessions predicts enduring changes in psychological wellbeing and social connectedness in a 2021 study.
claimKettner et al. (2021) showed that communitas—an intense sense of togetherness and shared humanity—mediates enduring increases in psychological well-being and social connectedness following psychedelic use in ceremonial retreats.
Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceBrown and Ryan (2003) investigated the role of mindfulness in psychological well-being.
Parent–child attachment and adolescent problematic behavior frontiersin.org Feb 26, 2025 1 fact
referenceRaja, S. N., McGee, R., and Stanton, W. R. (1992) published the article 'Perceived attachments to parents and peers and psychological well-being in adolescence' in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, volume 21, pages 471–485.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimQualities that promote psychological well-being, such as having meaning and purpose in life, a sense of autonomy, positive emotions, and satisfaction with life, are linked with favorable health outcomes, particularly improved cardiovascular health.
Associations between pain intensity, psychosocial factors ... - Nature nature.com Jun 12, 2024 1 fact
referenceThe article 'The correlation among pain, demographic factors and psychological well-being in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain' was published in the Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy in 2025.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 1 fact
claimJob stress, caused by high workloads, extended hours, or workplace conflicts, exacerbates presenteeism by negatively impacting an employee's psychological and physical well-being.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimPerceptions of personal control are associated with favorable outcomes, including better physical and mental health and greater psychological well-being, according to research by Diehl and Hay (2010).
The Montreal model: an integrative biomedical-psychedelic ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceMorgan et al. (2010) conducted a 1-year longitudinal study on the consequences of chronic ketamine self-administration, finding impacts on neurocognitive function and psychological wellbeing.