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Examine the limitations of GDP as a metric for well-being and the importance of construct validity in measurement.

Going beyond GDP and the problem of construct validity in well-being science: what are we really measuring

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This analysis explores construct validity in well-being metrics, suggesting alternative measures for improved evaluation.

Examine the limitations of GDP as a metric for well-being and the importance of construct validity in measurement.
Literature review of well-being metrics
Analysis of GDP limitations
Discussion on alternative measures for well-being
Identified key shortcomings of GDP in measuring well-being
Highlighted the importance of construct validity
Suggested diverse metrics for a more accurate assessment of well-being

Sewaybricker et al. (2026) studied this question.

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