There has always been interest in understanding what constitutes the good life and the basis for creating it. Much has been written about health and wellbeing at multiple scales, from the physical and psychological through to the societal and environmental. Wellbeing has been studied from the perspectives of psychology, medicine, economics, social science, ecology, and political science. However, the interconnections between these scales and perspectives have received far less attention, even though understanding these interdependencies is critical to the comprehensive understanding of wellbeing and how to improve it.
In Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing, the contributing authors connect these diverse scales and perspectives to better guide wellbeing research and public policy. The book is divided into four sections representing each domain of wellbeing research--psychological, human biological, societal, and environmental--but the authors extend their work to consider the interconnections between these domains, seeking integration across all scales throughout. Individual chapters explore topics such as indigenous perspectives and wellbeing, wellbeing in higher education, positive ageing, inequality and wellbeing, health and climate change, and greenspaces and wellbeing.
This integrated approach offers a first step toward a more complete understanding of wellbeing that can propel wellbeing research and initiatives in novel and fruitful directions.
Edited by:
Elizabeth Rieger (Associate Professor Associate Professor School of Medicine and Psychology Australian National University),
Robert Costanza (Professor,
Professor,
Institute for Global Prosperity,
University College London),
Ida Kubiszewski (Associate Professor,
Associate Professor,
Institute for Global Prosperity,
University College London),
Paul Dugdale (Honorary Professor,
Honorary Professor,
School of Medicine and Psychology,
Australian National University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 165mm,
Width: 236mm,
Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780197567579
ISBN 10: 0197567576
Pages: 552
Publication Date: 16 November 2023
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword Jigme Y. Thinley Preface Elizabeth Rieger, Robert Costanza, Ida Kubiszewski, and Paul Dugdale Introduction: Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing Elizabeth Rieger, Robert Costanza, Ida Kubiszewski, and Paul Dugdale A. An integrated approach includes psychological wellbeing 1. The Integrative Science of Eudaimonic Wellbeing: Past Progress and the Road Ahead Carol D. Ryff 2. Understanding the Role of Positive Emotions in Wellbeing Through Psychological, Biological, Sociocultural, and Environmental Lenses Christian Waugh 3. Subjective Wellbeing and Resilience at the Individual Level: A Synthesis Through Homeostasis Robert A. Cummins 4. Evolution, Compassion, and Wellbeing Paul Gilbert 5. Perceived Partner Responsiveness and Wellbeing Harry Reis and Jenny Le 6. Life Satisfaction, Marital Status, and Partnership Quality: Modelling from Australia Bruce Chapman and Nabeeh Zakariyya 7. Indigenous Australian Understandings of Holistic Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Helen Milroy, Kate Derry, Shraddha Kashyap, Monique Platell, Joanna Alexi, Ee Pin Chang, and Pat Dudgeon 8. Wellbeing in Higher Education: Evidence- and Policy-Based Strategies to Enhance the Wellbeing of People, Place and Planet Bruce K. Christensen and Rebecca E. Kennedy B. AND physical health and wellbeing 9. Integrating Across Diverse Perspectives to Improve Health and Wellbeing: Obesity as an Illustrative Case Paul Dugdale, Elizabeth Rieger, and Robert Dyball 10. Wellbeing and Personal Safety: Lessons from Population-Based Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Injury Russell L. Gruen, Amit Gupta, and Nobhojit Roy 11. An Integrative Perspective on Positive Ageing in Later Life Kane Solly and Nancy Pachana 12. Systems of Care and Experience for Dying Well Michael Chapman, Jennifer Philip, and Paul Komesaroff C. AND societal wellbeing 13. Wellbeing Frameworks: Emerging Practice, Challenges, and Opportunities Jacki Schirmer, Robert Tanton, and John Goss 14. Weaving Wellbeing into the Fabric of the Economy: Lessons from Bhutan's Journey Towards Gross National Happiness Julia C. Kim, Julie A. Richardson, and Tsoki Tenzin 15. America's Crisis of Despair: The Case for a Wellbeing Based Recovery, With Lessons From and for Other Countries Carol Graham 16. Inequality and the Transition from GDP to Wellbeing Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett 17. An Economy Centred on Human and Ecological Wellbeing Lorenzo Fioramonti and Luca Coscieme D. AND the wellbeing of the built and natural environment 18. Natural Capital, Ecosystem Services, and Subjective Wellbeing: A Systematic Review Diane Jarvis, Phil Lignier, Ida Kubiszewski, and Robert Costanza 19. An Integrated Approach to Health and Wellbeing in Response to Climate Change Sotiris Vardoulakis and Hilary Bambrick 20. Wellbeing and the Built Environment: A Case Study in the Application of Broad-Based Participatory Design Margarette Leite, Sergio Palleroni, and Barbara Sestak 21. Sustainable Wellbeing and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Robert Costanza, Ida Kubiszewski, and Lorenzo Fioramonti
Elizabeth Rieger, PhD, is an academic and clinical psychologist in the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University. Robert Costanza, PhD, is a professor at the Institute for Global Prosperity, University College London. Ida Kubiszewski, PhD, is Associate Professor at the Institute for Global Prosperity, University College London. Paul Dugdale, PhD, is Honorary Professor of Public Health in the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University and Principal Medical Advisor for Aspen Medical.
Reviews for Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing
"For too long, various dimensions of a rich and multidimensional understanding of wellbeing have, in practice, been researched and discussed in isolation. Bringing together their interconnections offers a more useful and relevant appreciation of how the world works, but also a more hopeful way of envisaging and building a better future."" * Dr. Katherine Trebeck, Wellbeing Economy Alliance * An integrated science of wellbeing taking its cue more from the inclusive vision of Alfred Russell Wallace than from his narrower but more famous co-discoverer of natural selection, Charles Darwin, provides an enlightening and constructive change of perspective. Highly recommended."" * Herman Daly, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland * As the world seeks to build forward better from the devastating socio-economic effects of COVID-19 and advance progress across the Sustainable Development Goals, it is vital to find better ways to measure progress * with the health and wellbeing of people and planet at its core. This publication by Rieger, Costanza, Kubiszewski and Dugdale is a significant addition to this critical debate by arguing for an integrated, scientific approach to wellbeing. Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing typifies the acute need for countries and communities to leverage the immense power of science, rigorous analysis, and original thinking to drive the profound change we now need as we work together to achieve a greener, more inclusive, and more sustainable future for all."" Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) * This volume offers a compelling overview of the most recent and relevant developments of the emerging Science of Well-Being. By bringing together findings and frameworks from various disciplines and fields of research and by connecting the economic, social, environmental, relational and personal dimensions of well-being, the book advances the understanding of the topic in a fundamental way. It also provides numerous insights for policy and opens avenues for future research. A must read for all scholars, practitioners and decision-makers committed to improving people's well-being in a sustainable manner."" * Romina Boarini, OECD * Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing provides a fascinating and internationalist tour of how wellbeing is being conceptualised and operationalised at the psychological, health and wellbeing, societal and environmental levels. Importantly it integrates interactions across levels and gives readers a vision for societal redesign that provides hope for the future."" * Gerry McCartney, Professor of Wellbeing Economy, University of Glasgow * Highly topical and timely. This systemic approach to well-being, encompassing the personal, the social and the environmental dimensions of a good life, is much needed for tackling the complex threats of our times."" * Orsolya Lelkes, PhD *"
