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and the powerful attraction we have for someone else when we are in love.
Cultures vary in how strongly they promote the need for relatedness: Western cultures individual achievement, independence, and self- reliance selfEastern cultures affiliation, cooperation, and interdependence
Well - Being
commonly referred to as Subjective WellWellBeing Has three factors: competence, autonomy and affiliation. (Ryan and Deci, 2000)
Competence Sense of mastery that entails the motivation to do whatever you attempt well Involves using your intelligence and skills effectively
Autonomy Doing things independently Involves intrinsic motivation, selfselfinitiation, and selfselfdetermination
Needs are satisfied = enhanced well-being wellNeeds are thwarted = diminished well-being wellExcessive control by others + non-optimal nonchallenges + lack of connectedness = lack of initiative and responsibility, distress and psychological problems Excessive autonomy = imbalance in life
Culture often vary in the extent to which they emphasize autonomy or affiliation: Western cultures emphasize autonomy Eastern cultures emphasize affiliation Good life and experiencing well-being involve wellboth positive physical health and positive psychological health. (Ryff and Singer, 1998)
leading a life of purpose having quality connections with others having positive self-regard selfhaving mastery