Glossary of well-being dimensions

The experience of physical bodily distresses. [1]

Quality of intimate, romantic and sexual relationships with another. [1]

The degree of life satisfaction a person has experienced in the past. [1]

A peaceful life, and an understanding of its meaning. [1]

Feelings of balance, dignity, experiencing sexuality and the arts. [1]

The process of self-development, realising your own potential and the development of either a boring or interesting life. [1]

Confidence making decisions, expressing one's self and being goal-oriented. [1]

How safe an individual feels in their current environmental context. [1]

Having a set of guiding values, goals and beliefs. [1]

The extent to which a person physical exerts themselves or is involved in exercise or other high intensity activity. [1]

An overlapping assessment of both physical and mental functioning, including fitness, energy, mood and self-esteem [1]

Vigorous activities, moderate activities, lift, climb, bend, walk, bathe and dress. [1]

Overall physical health/well-being. [1]

The pursuit or attainment of favourable sensory stimuli, and the maximised enjoyment of experiences. [1]

Positive emotions such as joy and excitement. [1]

A sense of direction, optimism, belief that life has value and the ability to recall positive events. [1]

The extent to which others recognise and acknowledge a person. [1]

A combination of good quality positive social relationships and living life with purpose. [1]

Satisfaction with self, life in general, achievement of goals, faith in a higher power and peace of mind. [1]

psychological well-being as conceptualised from the perspective of eudaimonic theory, broadly concerning the meaning an individual has in their life. [1]

Psychological well-being conceptualised as sleep, feelings and pain. [1]

Overall mental, cognitive and emotional quality of life. [1]

The presence of life goals, a direction and the belief that life has meaning. [1]