subjective well-being (SWB)

Subjective well-being (SWB) refers to how people personally experience and evaluate their lives. It encompasses aspects like overall happiness, life satisfaction, and emotional states such as joy or stress. Essentially, SWB reflects an individual's own assessment of how good or fulfilling their life feels, based on their feelings and thoughts. It is a personal, self-reported measure that can vary greatly between individuals and can be influenced by factors like relationships, health, achievements, and environment. Understanding SWB helps us gauge the quality of life from a person’s perspective, which is important for personal development and social policies.