Living well: A self-determination theory perspective on eudaimonia

Journal of Happiness Studies

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 139-170

  Ryan, Richard M ^a   Huta, Veronika ^b   Deci, Edward L ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER   (United States)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Autonomy; Awareness; Happiness; Intrinsic aspirations; Mindfulness; Self determination theory; The good life; Wellness.

Indexed keywords

EID: 38349160405     PISSN: 13894978     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10902-006-9023-4     Document Type: Article

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