Positive Psychology and the Science of Well-Being
Positive Psychology and the Science of Well-Being-We find ourselves at a turning point in the 21st century where the pursuit of happiness, meaning, and fulfilment has become as significant as the pursuit of material success. Earlier psychology concentrated largely on diagnosing and treating mental illness, focusing on what goes wrong with the human mind. While this was an essential endeavour, it left out an equally important dimension—understanding what goes right with human beings. Why do some individuals flourish despite hardships? How do communities prosper? What makes life worth living? These questions gave rise to positive psychology and the broader science of well-being.
We recognize that positive psychology is not simply about “thinking positive” or ignoring pain. Rather, it is a rigorous, evidence-based scientific discipline that studies strengths, virtues, resilience, and flourishing. It investigates the conditions under which individuals, organizations, and societies prosper. The science of well-being, closely tied to this movement, deepens our understanding by exploring how subjective well-being, life satisfaction, and meaning interact with psychological, biological, and social systems
