Following passionate interests to well-being

Bryan J. Dik, Jo Ida C. Hansen

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Abstract

This article describes the relationship between interests and well-being by conceptualizing interest as both an emotional state and a stable disposition. First, interest is explored as a distinct emotion or affective state, itself a form of well-being that also leads to other forms of well-being by facilitating the development of diverse life experiences and competencies. Next, the theoretical linkage between affective interest and stable, enduring interests (or what interest inventories measure) is summarized. Finally, evidence suggesting that interests predict well-being in the domains of work and leisure is reviewed. Part of living the good life, the authors conclude, means living the interested life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)86-100
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Career Assessment
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2008

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The study was conducted in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH Publications No. 8023, revised 1978) and is approved by the Ethics Committee of Faculty of Pharmacy, (Girls), Al-Azhar University.

Keywords

  • Interest
  • Leisure interests
  • Satisfaction
  • Vocational interests
  • Well-being

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