Table 1

Different Constructs of Well-Being

PERMASubjective Well-BeingPsychological Well-Being
Positive emotionsPositive emotionsSelf-acceptance
EngagementNegative emotionsControl (or mastery) of environment
RelationshipsLife satisfactionRelationships
Meaning Meaning*
Achievement Autonomy
  Personal growth

Note: *Meaning in psychological well-being is called “purpose in life.” Bolded items indicate which components are shared across the models. See Ryff and Singer (2008) Diener (2001) for a more detailed discussion of the alternative well-being models.

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