Situating Psychological Well-Being: Exploring the Cultural Roots of Its Theory and Research.

Christopher, John Chambers

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ERIC Number: EJ596780

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Situating Psychological Well-Being: Exploring the Cultural Roots of Its Theory and Research.

Christopher, John Chambers

Journal of Counseling & Development, v77 n2 p141-52 Spr 1999

Examines the cultural values and assumptions underlying the theory and research regarding psychological well-being. It is argued that culture-free theories or measures of well-being are unattainable because all understandings of psychological well-being are based on moral visions. (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Cultural Context, Developmental Psychology, Individual Development, Life Satisfaction, Moral Values, Psychological Patterns, Self Determination, Social Values, Well Being

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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