1. From authentic happiness to well-being: the flourishing of Positive Psychology
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Fabio Scorsolini-Comin, Anne Marie Germaine Victorine Fontaine, Silvia Helena Koller, and Manoel Antônio dos Santos
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Felicidade ,bem-estar ,promoção da saúde ,Psicologia Positiva ,Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
The present study aims to present paradigm shifts from the authentic happiness theory (2002) to the well-being theory (2011), both developed in Positive Psychology by Martin Seligman. The well-being theory adds fulfillment and interpersonal relationships to the elements already included in the first theory (positive emotions, engagement and meaning), highlighting that well-being does not depend only on individual aspects but on issues related to context and interpersonal relationships. Whereas authentic happiness seeks life satisfaction, well-being aspires to flourishing - a more complex and dynamic construct. Well-being theory opens the possibility of developing public policies related to promotion of quality of life without ruling out the need for constant review of such approach.
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- 2013
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