Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures Social Empowerment through Personal Growth /

• Main Authors: Delle Fave, Antonella (Author), Massimini, Fausto (Author), Bassi, Marta (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology, 2
• Subjects: Psychology.; Culture > Study and teaching.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Positive psychology.; Positive Psychology.; Quality of Life Research.; Regional and Cultural Studies.

Studies on well-being derive from two main perspectives: hedonism and eudaimonism. The former emphasizes the human search for pleasure and satisfaction while the latter focuses on fulfillment of one’s true nature that includes both self-actualization and commitment to socially shared goals. Operatin...