The Role of ‘Peace of Mind’ and ‘Meaningfulness’ as Psychological Concepts in Explaining Subjective Well-being

Abstract Background Although extensive research has been conducted to explain what contributes subjective wellbeing, still a substantial part of its variance remains unexplained. This study investigated whether psychological concepts ‘peace mind’ and ‘meaningfulness’ contribute SWB beyond the basic needs while using several theories as theoretical basis thereby hypothesizing that both are actionable help enhance SWB. Methods The cross-sectional data (N = 3770) Belgian National happiness (2018) were used. Three components (life satisfaction, positive negative affect) identified predicted variables used in threefold stepwise forward regression analyses. Results As expected explained considerable three components. However, including meaningfulness peace mind last step models resulted substantially higher total was these (i.e. 56.7% for life 37.2% affect, 56.1% affect). More specific, final models: needs, feelings autonomy relatedness, significantly associated with satisfaction component. For affect component: mind, factors. Finally, component most did not play significant role explaining affect. Discussion reconfirms value universal needs. steps also indicate different independently is first demonstrating typical