Ed Diener
Ed Diener
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Ed Diener is a distinguished psychologist known for his extensive research on well-being and happiness. He's the author of influential books like "Well-being," "The Science of Well-Being," and "The Blue Zones of Happiness." His work provides valuable insights into living a fulfilling life.
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Well-being
Daniel Kahneman
The Blue Zones of Happiness Lib/E
Dan Buettner
The Blue Zones #3
The Science of Well-Being
Ed Diener
Social Indicators Research Series #37
Handbook of multimethod measurement in psychology
Ed Diener
Culture and subjective well-being
Ed Diener
Social Indicators Research Series #38Series
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Ed Diener is widely recognized as a pioneer and leading researcher in the field of positive psychology, particularly for his extensive work on subjective well-being, often referred to as "the science of happiness." His research has significantly influenced how psychologists and policymakers understand and measure happiness across cultures.
Ed Diener is best known for developing the concept of Subjective Well-Being (SWB), which posits that happiness is a combination of high life satisfaction, frequent positive affect, and infrequent negative affect. This framework has become a cornerstone in the study of well-being.
For a comprehensive introduction to his work, "Well-Being: The Science of Subjective Well-Being" is an excellent starting point, as it synthesizes much of his foundational research and theories on happiness.