Introduction: Allostatic load refers to the cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events.
It involves the interaction of different physiological systems at varying degrees of activity …

Research into the relationship between happiness and health is develo** rapidly,
exploring the possibility that impaired happiness is not only a consequence of ill-health but …

This chapter provides an overview of two prominent approaches to wellbeing, the hedonic
and the eudaimonic, both with roots traceable to the ancient Greeks. We first examine the …

Research indicates that core dimensions of psychological well-being can be cultivated
through intentional mental training. Despite growing research in this area and an increasing …

This essay examines core contributions of a model of psychological well-being that has had
widespread scientific impact. It drew on distant formulations to identify new dimensions and …

Researchers in entrepreneurial studies are increasingly interested in the psychological well-
being of entrepreneurs. Approaches to well-being tend to be partitioned into hedonic and …

The significance of meaningful work for quality of work life has been confirmed by research
showing its importance both as regards to employee motivation, well-being, and …

Accumulating evidence shows that a higher sense of purpose in life is associated with lower
risk of chronic conditions and premature mortality. Health behaviors might partially explain …

Theoretically, purpose serves as a basic dimension of healthy psychological functioning and
an important protective factor from psychopathology. Theory alone, however, is insufficient to …

Diet is the only known intervention which has been conclusively shown to extend life span. It
can be argued the key role diet has to play in the aging process came to prominence as a …