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We define “well-being” as a broad construct that encompasses both physical and mental health, subsuming a range of physiological and psychological outcomes set in motion not only by events and physical stimuli but also by moods and emotions. (Adapted from Briner, 2008).
Subjective and affective well-being Briner states that "well-being" is similar to "affective" and "subjective" well-being. He describes "affective" well-being in broad terms as "the way in which people evaluate particular experiences, areas of life, or, more usually life in general" (Briner, 2008, p. 15). For subjective well-being, Briner references this definition from Diener (1984, p. 542.): "How and why people experience their lives in positive ways, including both cognitive judgements* and affective reactions," covering studies "that have used such diverse terms as happiness, morale, and positive affect." Briner elaborates further on "cognitive judgements" and "affective reactions." He describes the former as "judgements we make about how well we are doing on some task, if something is fair, whether somebody likes us," while the latter can be understood as "emotional responses we may have in relation to these judgements." * British spelling References Briner, R. (2008). Work and well-being subject guide. London: Birkbeck University of London. Diener, E. (1984). Subjective well-being. Psychological Bulletin, 3, 542-75. Read a practice exam essay in response to the question:
"Define the concept of 'emotional labour' and outline any implications for well-being." Exam essay practice answer |
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