Conceptual framework of emotional well-being: definition and structure

Introduction. Emotional well-being is an important indicator of a person's psychological state, especially in the context of increased social tensions in recent years. However, currently there is no unified approach to defining emotional well-being, which makes it difficult to compare results of different studies and hinders the development of scientific methods for its formation and maintenance. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the conceptual foundations of this phenomenon as a distinct psychological phenomenon. This paper reviews Russian and international research on emotional well-being and provides a definition for the concept, as well as a theoretical model.

Materials and methods. The article analyzes the definitions of the concept of "emotional wellbeing" in terms of the categories included in them, published in eLlibrary.ru, Scilit, PubMed, and Google Scholar.

Results. The analysis identifies 10 categories of concepts that are included in the definitions of emotional well-being. Two interrelated time perspectives have been identified for considering this concept: a short-term state and a relatively stable personality trait. It has been shown that emotional well-being includes elements of both hedonistic and eudaimonic well-being. It is emphasized that it is necessary to take into account cultural and historical factors that influence emotional experience.

Discussion and conclusions. Emotional well-being encompasses both situational elements (the balance between positive and negative emotions) and dispositional elements (satisfaction with life, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and meaning in life). It is essential to develop a comprehensive assessment tool based on this model in order to effectively measure emotional well-being.

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