What is Well-Being?
Project Overview
Well-being is often reduced to material conditions—wealth, healthcare, and security—but does that capture the full measure of human flourishing? This project seeks to illuminate the deeper dimensions of well-being by asking: Is true well-being solely about economic abundance, or does it encompass psychological fulfillment, social connectedness, and the capacity for growth at both the individual and community levels?
Why It Matters
In a world where success is frequently measured by economic indicators, vital aspects of human experience can be overlooked. A narrow focus on material wealth risks ignoring the psychological and social ingredients that truly sustain a healthy, thriving society. By redefining well-being, this project seeks to inform more inclusive policies and practices that address the full spectrum of human needs, ultimately fostering environments where every individual can flourish.
Key Questions
Is well-being merely a function of material prosperity, or does it incorporate deeper psychological and social dimensions?
How do cultural, economic, and political contexts shape our understanding of what it means to live well?
Can well-being be objectively measured, and if so, what metrics best capture its true essence?
What are the necessary conditions for sustainable well-being at both the individual and societal levels?
Get Involved
We invite researchers, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to join us in this essential inquiry. By engaging with the question “What is Well-Being?”, you can help shape a future where human development is understood holistically—grounded in clarity, scientific rigor, and a commitment to nurturing every dimension of life.
Together, let’s work toward redefining well-being so that our collective progress reflects not only economic success but the true flourishing of individuals and communities alike.
Research Approach
Our approach is grounded in rigorous interdisciplinary inquiry and essentialist analysis. We focus on:
Critically Reviewing Existing Metrics:
We examine current measures of well-being, questioning their capacity to capture the full range of human experience.Synthesizing Diverse Perspectives:
By integrating ideas from philosophy, psychology, economics, and social theory, we work to unify disparate approaches into a cohesive framework.Developing Measurable Criteria:
Our goal is to identify core components of well-being and establish clear, actionable indicators that can assess both individual and collective flourishing.
Potential Impact
By reexamining and redefining well-being, our research aims to:
Inform Policy and Practice:
Provide evidence-based insights that help design policies and interventions fostering comprehensive human development.Enhance Academic Discourse:
Bridge gaps between various approaches to well-being, offering a unified language and framework for research and practice.Empower Communities:
Equip local and global actors with the tools to create environments that support not just economic growth, but the full spectrum of human flourishing.
Research Outputs
(Research under production)
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Contact us.
For more of our research or collaboration inquiries, feel free to contact our research team.