July 2001 PMID 11148302

On happiness and human potentials: a review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being.

R M Ryan, E L Deci

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects appreciation and curiosity about the distinctions between pleasure-based and meaning-based happiness, with posts quoting researchers and emphasizing implications for society and individual development. Words such as 'foundational,' 'definition,' and questions like 'Are you happy?' highlight the thoughtful and reflective nature of the discussions, indicating a meaningful engagement with the article's key insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of distinguishing between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being, showing general support for the research themes.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high interest, referencing well-known researchers and engaging with complex concepts like human nature and societal implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific research findings and pose thought-provoking questions, indicating moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments suggest the article could influence how wellbeing is understood and approached both academically and practically, though the discourse remains somewhat scholarly.

Abstract in brief

  • Wellbeing is a complex concept that involves both feeling good (pleasure and pain avoidance) and functioning well (meaning and self-realization).
  • Research on wellbeing is primarily based on two perspectives: the hedonic approach (happiness and pleasure) and the eudaimonic approach (meaning and personal growth), which sometimes complement each other and sometimes differ.
  • Advances in research methods, like multilevel modeling, are helping scientists explore new questions about how wellbeing varies across different cultures and over time.]

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The Telomere Effect
@TelomereEffect · X

#Hedonic vs. #Eudaimonic #WellBeing? “Wellness should be defined not simply as the absence of #psychopathology, but instead as an array of positive aspects of functioning." Research review frames Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic #WellBeing and #Happiness: https://t.co/RtMfou8e8c https://t.co/cVVj9ph4ge

Mar 9, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 3,269 followers View post →
Bernie Goldbach @topgold@micro.blog
@topgold · X

"But are you happy?" has led me down a research pathway of Eudaimonic Well-Being https://t.co/oNAJRS45jy

Jun 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,524 followers View post →
Fachgruppe DPPD der DGPs
@DGPs_DPPD · X

Glück, Lebenszufriedenheit, Wohlbefinden. Die Beschäftigung mit dem «guten Leben» hat eine lange Tradition. Dabei wurde zwischen einem vergnüglichen (Hedonismus) und einem tugendhaften Leben (Eudaimonie) unterschieden. https://t.co/duaNXB7nnJ

Apr 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 662 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@elonmusk @Kristennetten @StianWalgermo @Tesla @ARKInvest @WholeMarsBlog @alex_avoigt @Teslarati @TeslaPodcast @mortenlund89 Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 141–166. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.52.1.141 @elonmusk @Tesla #Science #Wellness https://t.co/lrVBiKcNEL

Sep 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 12,648 followers View post →
Agathonia Media
@AgathoniaMedia · X

"The two traditions—#hedonism & #eudaimonism—are founded on distinct views of #HumanNature and of what constitutes a #GoodSociety. Accordingly, they ask different questions concerning how developmental and social processes relate to #wellbeing ... https://t.co/KvJhbv5drA

Feb 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,229 followers View post →
Fitz Lab
@FitzLabUQTR · X

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual review of psychology, 52(1), 141-166.

Nov 30, 2023 · 1 like · 77 followers View post →

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@Amethyst7purple · X

Optimal experience and functioning "On happiness and human potentials: a review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being - PubMed" https://t.co/OJYxMBfzP4

Aug 18, 2025 · 3,215 followers View post →
theobromakku
@theobromakku · X

a qualidade e satisfação dessas relações. Ref. - Richard M. Ryan, and Edward L. Deci. On Happiness and Human Potentials: A Review of Research on Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being. - Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED

Apr 18, 2024 · 308 followers View post →
Fitz Lab
@FitzLabUQTR · X

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual review of psychology, 52(1), 141-166.

Nov 30, 2023 · 1 like · 77 followers View post →
Fitz Lab
@FitzLabUQTR · X

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual review of psychology, 52(1), 141-166.

Nov 30, 2023 · 77 followers View post →
Ultimate Philosopher (Wisdom Junkie; Logic Fan)
@ult_phil · X

RT @TelomereEffect: #Hedonic vs. #Eudaimonic #WellBeing? “Wellness should be defined not simply as the absence of #psychopathology, but ins…

Jan 31, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,670 followers View post →
pqudotch
@pqudotch · X

Research on well-being shows us two general perspectives: "hedonic happiness, which revolves around experiencing pleasure and avoiding pain, and eudaimonic happiness, which revolves around having a sense of meaning and achieving self-realization." https://t.co/N3wNyCFKzL

Jun 1, 2022 · 66 followers View post →
liu grey
@Liu_eroteme · X

RT @JordanJamesEtem: @elonmusk @Kristennetten @StianWalgermo @Tesla @ARKInvest @WholeMarsBlog @alex_avoigt @Teslarati @TeslaPodcast @morten…

May 28, 2022 · 1 share · 3,478 followers View post →
Agathonia Media
@AgathoniaMedia · X

"The two traditions—#hedonism & #eudaimonism—are founded on distinct views of #HumanNature and of what constitutes a #GoodSociety. Accordingly, they ask different questions concerning how developmental and social processes relate to #wellbeing ... https://t.co/KvJhbv5drA

Feb 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,229 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@elonmusk @Kristennetten @StianWalgermo @Tesla @ARKInvest @WholeMarsBlog @alex_avoigt @Teslarati @TeslaPodcast @mortenlund89 Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 141–166. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.52.1.141 @elonmusk @Tesla #Science #Wellness https://t.co/lrVBiKcNEL

Sep 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 12,648 followers View post →
Fachgruppe DPPD der DGPs
@DGPs_DPPD · X

Glück, Lebenszufriedenheit, Wohlbefinden. Die Beschäftigung mit dem «guten Leben» hat eine lange Tradition. Dabei wurde zwischen einem vergnüglichen (Hedonismus) und einem tugendhaften Leben (Eudaimonie) unterschieden. https://t.co/duaNXB7nnJ

Apr 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 662 followers View post →
Bernie Goldbach @topgold@micro.blog
@topgold · X

"But are you happy?" has led me down a research pathway of Eudaimonic Well-Being https://t.co/oNAJRS45jy

Jun 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,524 followers View post →
Happiness4HumanKind
@Happy4Humankind · X

ON #HAPPINESS AND HUMAN POTENTIALS: A Review of #Research on Hedonic and #Eudaimonic Well-Being https://t.co/aRU3Dnb3h4

Oct 4, 2019 · 1,900 followers View post →
Charlotte Jameson
@CharlotteJame11 · X

RT @TelomereEffect: #Hedonic vs. #Eudaimonic #WellBeing? “Wellness should be defined not simply as the absence of #psychopathology, but ins…

Mar 15, 2019 · 4 shares · 72 followers View post →
Armando Ribeiro
@Armando_Ribeiro · X

RT @TelomereEffect: #Hedonic vs. #Eudaimonic #WellBeing? “Wellness should be defined not simply as the absence of #psychopathology, but ins…

Mar 9, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,056 followers View post →
The Telomere Effect
@TelomereEffect · X

#Hedonic vs. #Eudaimonic #WellBeing? “Wellness should be defined not simply as the absence of #psychopathology, but instead as an array of positive aspects of functioning." Research review frames Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic #WellBeing and #Happiness: https://t.co/RtMfou8e8c https://t.co/cVVj9ph4ge

Mar 9, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 3,269 followers View post →
Nick Byrd, Ph.D.
@byrdnick.com · Bluesky

Drawing an operational distinction between hedonic and eudimonic well-being: http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.psych.52.1.141

Jul 30, 2013 View post →