Components and Predictors of the “Good Life” (experience of international comparative research)

Abstract

In search of an answer to one of the oldest philosophical questions “What is ‘good life?’” and because of its hidden complexity, researchers tend to turn to different theories. The concept of a good life is multifaceted. The moral aspect implies that a person lives well or has lived a decent living in terms of the norms accepted in society, i.e. they are courageous, honest, trustworthy, kind, selfless, generous, loyal. He does not spend time pursuing his pleasure but devotes it to activities that benefit others. Exploratory analysis suggests that it is possible to measure the seven factors of “good life”, based on 59 items of the questionnaire. The survey was conducted in seven educational institutions in different countries: Russia, the Philippines, Bulgaria, the United States, Taiwan and China. The article offers a theoretical model of the “good life” based on the concept of prerequisites and consequences.