EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL–BEING AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG PENTECOSTAL ADULTS
Keywords:
Psychological- Well-Being, Life- Satisfaction, Human Flourishing, Personal Fulfillment, Overall Life QualityAbstract
This paper examined the relationship between psychological well-being and life satisfaction drawing on theoretical frameworks and empirical research. The paper highlighted key determinants such as emotional health, personal growth, and resilience, and discussed their implications for promoting a balanced and satisfying life. The work emphasized the reciprocal pathway to enhancing life satisfaction. It showed that psychological well-being encompasses emotional, social, and psychological functioning, while life satisfaction reflects an individual’s assessment of their overall life quality. The paper therefore recommended that psychological well-being and life satisfaction should be accepted as critical dimensions of human flourishing and personal fulfillment.
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