The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers topics referring to both the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives characterizing well-being studies. The former includes the investigation of cognitive dimensions such as satisfaction with life| and positive affect and emotions. The latter includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning| such as meaning and purpose in life| character strengths| personal growth| resilience| optimism| hope| and self-determination. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole| the journal accepts papers investigating these topics in relation to specific domains| such as family| education| physical and mental health| and work. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical submissions in the fields of economics| psychology and sociology| as well as contributions from researchers in the domains of education| medicine| philosophy and other related fields. The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for three main areas in happiness research: 1) theoretical conceptualizations of well-being| happiness and the good life; 2) empirical investigation of well-being and happiness in different populations| contexts and cultures; 3) methodological advancements and development of new assessment instruments. The journal addresses the conceptualization| operationalization and measurement of happiness and well-being dimensions| as well as the individual| socio-economic and cultural factors that may interact with them as determinants or outcomes. Central Questions include| but are not limited to: Conceptualization: What meanings are denoted by terms like happiness and well-being? How do these fit in with broader conceptions of the good life? Operationalization and Measurement: Which methods can be used to assess how people feel about life? How to operationalize a new construct or an understudied dimension in the well-being domain? What are the best measures for investigating specific well-being related constructs and dimensions? Prevalence and causality Do individuals belonging to different populations and cultures vary in their well-being ratings? How does individual well-being relate to social and economic phenomena (characteristics| circumstances| behavior| events| and policies)? What are the personal| social and economic determinants and causes of individual well-being dimensions? Evaluation: What are the consequences of well-being for individual development and socio-economic progress? Are individual happiness and well-being worthwhile goals for governments and policy makers? Does well-being represent a useful parameter to orient planning in physical and mental healthcare| and in public health? Interdisciplinary studies: How has the study of happiness developed within and across disciplines? Can we link philosophical thought and empirical research? What are the biological correlates of well-being dimensions?
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