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This article proposes a clear, provisional definition of “emotional well-being” (EWB) to bring order to a crowded field. The authors reviewed prior definitions, consulted experts, and used concept mapping to create an umbrella concept that includes things like life satisfaction, sense of purpose, and positive emotions. They say the literature…
This commentary argues that “emotional well-being” is only one part of broader mental well-being, and that the definition proposed by Park et al. (2022) — focusing on how positive someone feels about life — is too narrow. The authors suggest emotional well-being should also cover emotion regulation and whether emotions…
