Abstract

The transitional years of early adulthood, with key tasks of identity and intimacy development, engender both opportunities and risks for well-being. We propose that the conceptualization and measurement of early adults’ well-being can be improved through (a) an integration of ideas from developmental and psychological science on well-being, (b) the use of short, daily momentary assessments of well-being, and (c) a developmentally-informed examination of the structure of well-being within (and not just across) time. We developed a daily assessment of well-being based on the PERMA model (Seligman, 2011 Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish. Simon & Schuster. [Google Scholar]) and used network analysis to gain understanding from this data. Using Ecological Momentary Assessments, we assessed the five PERMA elements in college students’ daily life and their network properties. Consistent with the PERMA model, network analysis showed items clustered around theorized elements and formed a unitary network of well-being. Consistent with developmental theory, we found that having positive relationships and positive emotion were most central to early adults’ daily well-being.

摘要

成年早期的过渡时期，伴随着身份和亲密关系发展的关键任务，为幸福带来了机会和风险。我们建议，可以通过以下方式改进早期成人幸福感的概念化和测量：(a) 整合发展和心理科学关于幸福感的观点，(b) 使用简短的日常幸福感评估，以及（c）在（而不仅仅是跨时间）时间内对幸福结构的发展知情的检查。我们开发了基于 PERMA 模型的日常幸福感评估 (Seligman, 2011 塞利格曼，环保部（2011 年）。蓬勃发展。西蒙和舒斯特。 [Google Scholar]）并使用网络分析从这些数据中获得理解。使用生态瞬时评估，我们评估了大学生日常生活中的五个 PERMA 元素及其网络属性。与 PERMA 模型一致，网络分析显示项目围绕理论元素聚集，并形成了一个单一的幸福网络。与发展理论一致，我们发现拥有积极的人际关系和积极的情绪对于早期成年人的日常幸福至关重要。