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Questions tagged [well-being]

Questions regarding the quality of life of individuals (or societies) and how it can be effectively measured or quantified.

For questions regarding the quality of life of individuals (or societies) and how it can be effectively measured or quantified.

For more information see: Quality of life.

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Does mental satisfaction lead to physical satisfaction?

Does mental satisfaction lead to physical satisfaction? Does physical satisfaction lead to mental satisfaction?
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Should Quality of Life-scales (QoL) be included when measuring subjective well-being (SWB)?

I am trying to figure out how subjective well-being is operationalized in relation to a systematic review. Some authors seems to include CES-D scales when reviewing well-being, categorizing it as "negative affect". Others include quality of life…
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How many hugs a day should we give to obtain optimal positive effects?

According to Wikipedia, hugging has health benefits. It stimulates the increase of oxytocin and reduces blood pressure. I have also heard varying advices about the number of hugs per day that you need; for example here. Is there a number of hugs a…
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