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To investigate individual, cultural, and age-related variations in perceptions of what defines a good life and evaluate their links to wellbeing and physical health.

July 4, 2023European Journal of PersonalityOpen Access

Perceptions of a good life: Associations with culture, age, wellbeing, and health

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To investigate individual, cultural, and age-related variations in perceptions of what defines a good life and evaluate their links to wellbeing and physical health.
Analyzed two waves of longitudinal survey data from probability samples in the United States (MIDUS, N = 4,041) and Japan (MIDJA, N = 381).
Assessed country- and age-specific factors defining a good life and evaluated their concurrent and prospective associations with physical health and wellbeing metrics.
Positive family relationships were universally perceived as vital across both countries and all age groups.
Perceptions varied across demographics: U.S. participants prioritized faith significantly more than Japanese participants, while younger adults prioritized career success more than older cohorts.
Endorsed perceptions of a good life demonstrated significant concurrent and prospective associations with both emotional wellbeing and physical health outcomes.

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Cohort study reveals distinct perceptions of a good life across age and culture, indicating that personal values shape long-term wellbeing and physical health.

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Willroth et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ffe34d13714ec96fef57b https://doi.org/10.1177/08902070231186344

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Cohort study reveals distinct perceptions of a good life across age and culture, indicating that personal values shape long-term wellbeing and physical health.

Perceptions of a good life: Associations with culture, age, wellbeing, and health

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