Associations between the Importance of Well-Being Domains and the Subsequent Experience of Well-Being

Prior cross-sectional research suggests that the importance assigned to well-being domains may be associated with actual self-reported in these same domains. However, data cannot discern directionality, leaving an open question as whether valuing leads higher or other way around—higher levels of lead more. In present study, we used longitudinal from 1209 employees examine associations between perceived six (emotional health, physical meaning and purpose, social connectedness, character strengths, financial stability) subsequent reported approximately 1 year later. Lagged linear regression models demonstrated strengths relationships were most strongly well-being. None valuations emotional only one (importance health) predicted health. We also found health lower ratings stability. A stronger sense each domain was predictive strengths. Our findings suggest living well appears achieved by immaterial goods, especially connectedness opposed such stability