Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science: Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Flourishing and Wellbeing

This book provides a multidisciplinary approach to psychological wellbeing, addressing societal challenges such as loneliness, neoliberalism, inequality, and climate change. It explores individual positive change and its impact on communities and environments, offering a novel synthesis of individual, societal, and environmental perspectives on wellbeing and human flourishing. It appeals to researchers and professionals working in psychology, environmental science, public health, and public policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This groundbreaking book brings together a stellar team of leading researchers from diverse fields, including psychology, sociology, economics, and environmental science, to explore the multifaceted dimensions of psychological well-being and its profound implications for our interconnected societal challenges. Spanning from loneliness and neoliberalism to inequality and anthropogenic climate change, the authors present novel and innovative models for understanding, building, and improving our understanding of the complex construct of wellbeing. They delve into the potential for individual positive change and its potential to impact communities and environments. Moreover, the book situates individual well-being within a broader context that recognizes the interdependence between individuals and society, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to human flourishing. By synthesizing individual, societal, and environmental perspectives on wellbeing and human flourishing, this book offers a novel synthesis that empowers individuals to connect with the world in meaningful and impactful ways. In the face of an urgent call to build stronger, sustainable, and more resilient communities, this book provides a valuable guide for policymakers and practitioners seeking to implement effective health and well-being policies. It appeals to a wide range of researchers and professionals across psychology, environmental science, public health, and public policy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving forward innovative solutions to the complex challenges we face today.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 156 x 220 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031183287
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022