Personality
Subjective Well-Being Theory
Also known as: SWB · Life Satisfaction
Theory that well-being is best assessed through the individual's own cognitive judgment of life satisfaction — a global, reflective assessment of one's life as a whole, distinct from momentary affect or specific domain satisfaction.
- Source:
- Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The Satisfaction with Life Scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71-75.
Constructs
Life Satisfaction
A global cognitive judgment of one's life as a whole, reflecting the extent to which a person perceives their life circumstances as matching their personal standards and ideals (Diener et al., 1985). Distinct from momentary affect or domain-specific satisfaction.
Instruments
- NOESIS Life Satisfaction Scale(NLSS)NOESIS2026