Istota, miejsce i rola dobrostanu w życiu człowieka

Abstract

In the first part of the text an attempt is made to explain the concept of well-being, while emphasising its complexity and showing different methods of conceptualisation. The paper goes on to reflect upon the existence of the state of well-being among people with disabilities, pointing out that a disability does not exclude from perceiving happiness in human life. The results of studies conducted within the framework of the Social Diagnosis project, which informed about the subjective evaluation of life and the sense of happiness of Poles are subsequently cited. The last section of the paper elaborates on the intentional actions which might serve to multiply positive emotions, leading to an improvement in well-being and facilitating a decrease in the level of dejection.