In addition, SWB researchers believe that social indicators alone do not define quality of life (Diener & Suh, 1997). People react differently to the same circumstances, and they evaluate conditions based on their unique expectations, values, and previous experiences. (...), the subjective element is essential (subjective elements for determining quality of life, SWB Diener et al, 1999)
The vast majority of college students around the world consider happiness and life satisfaction to be extremely important (SWB Diener et al, 1999). Indeed, almost all respondents believe happiness is more important than money (Diener & Oishi, in press). (...) However, few people would argue that subjective well-being is the only ingredient of a good life (Diener, Sapyta, & Suh, 1998).
The components of SWB
Subjective well-being is a broad category of phenomena that includes people's emotional responses, domain satisfaction, and global judgments of life satisfaction. Each of the specific constructs need to be understood in their own right, yet the components often correlate substantially, suggesting the need for the higher order factor (Stones & Kozma, 1985). Thus, we define SWB as a general area of scientific interest rather than a single specific construct. (...)
SWB is not a simple unitary entity. It has multiple facets that must be assessed through global judgments, momentary mood reports, physiology, memory, and emotional expression. Although some might argue that SWB is, after all, subjective, it nevertheless depends on reactions in multiple physiological and psychological systems. Thus, we believe that subjective experience can also be measured by physiological characteristics, behavioral reactions, and memories. As more researchers used varied measures, they will be able to transcend Wilson's description of SWB measures as mere avowals of happiness.
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