The science of well-being

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The science of well-being

edited by Felicia A. Huppert, Nick Baylis and Barry Keverne

Oxford University Press, c2005

  • : pbk
  • : hbk

タイトル別名

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society, series B, biological sciences

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"Contributions originating from Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society, series B"

Includes bibliographical references and index

Dimension of hbk: 25 cm

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Brings together world famous researchers to consider the scientific basis of happiness and well-being, combining perspectives from psychology, economics, biology and social scienceDemonstrates how an emphasis on understanding well-being will help us improve people's lives and create positive social institutionsExtends and braodens the rapidly growing field of positive psychology

目次

  • PART 1 - EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT
  • 1. Natural selection and the elusiveness of happiness
  • 2. Understanding well-being in the evolutionary context of brain development
  • 3. The developmental origins of well-being
  • 4. Successful ageing: from cell to self
  • PART 2 - PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE
  • 5. Well-being and affective style: neural substrates and biobehavioural correlates
  • 6. Physically active lifestyle and well-being
  • 7. The potential of nutrition to promote physical and behavioural well-being
  • PART 3 - PSYCHOLOGY OF WELL-BEING
  • 8. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions
  • 9. Relationship with reality and its role in the well-being of young adults
  • 10. A balanced psychology and a full life
  • 11. Living and thinking about it: two perspectives on life
  • 12. Positive mental health in individuals and populations
  • PART 4 - CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
  • 13. Good work: its nature, its nurture
  • 14. Intelligence and culture: how culture shapes what intelligence means and the implications for a science of well-being
  • 15. The relevance of subjective well-being to social policies: optimal experience and tailored intervention
  • 16. Naturally happy, naturally healthy: the role of the natural environment in well-being
  • PART 5 - SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
  • 17. The social context of well-being
  • 18. Does money buy happiness?
  • 19. Meeting basic needs: peace and development
  • 20. A well-being manifesto for a flourishing society

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