Causal network models (and ill-being)[edit]
Philosopher Michael Bishop developed a causal network account of well-being in The Good Life: Unifying the Philosophy and Psychology of Well-being.[30] The causal network account holds that well-being is the product of many factors—feelings, beliefs, motivations, habits, resources, etc.—that are causally related in ways that explain increases in well-being or ill-being. More recently causal network theories of ill-being have been applied to depression[31] and digital technology.[32] Network approaches have also been applied to mental health more generally.[33]
Diener: tripartite model of subjective well-being[edit]
Main article: Tripartite model of subjective well-being
Diener's tripartite model of subjective well-being is one of the most comprehensive models of well-being in psychology. It was synthesized by Diener in 1984, positing "three distinct but often related components of wellbeing: frequent positive affect, infrequent negative affect, and cognitive evaluations such as life satisfaction".[34]
Cognitive, affective and contextual factors contribute to subjective well-being.[35] According to Diener and Suh, subjective well-being is "...based on the idea that how each person thinks and feels about his or her life is important".[36]
Six-factor model of psychological well-being[edit]
Main article: Six-factor model of psychological well-being
Carol Ryff's multidimensional model of psychological well-being postulated six factors which are key for well-being:[web 1]
Environmental mastery
Positive relations with others