Life Satisfaction Research Articles

Unlocking happiness: how crafting your career path boosts life satisfaction through forward thinking and self-confidence in career choices

Career construction theory (CCT) asserts that a substantial degree of career adaptability (CA) correlates with favorable outcomes when individuals undergo different environments. Building upon the theoretical framework of the CCT, our study hypothesized that the nexus between CA and life satisfaction (LS) as an outcome of adaptation is mediated by future orientation (FO) and career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE). We gathered data from 317 graduates in Greater Cairo, Egypt. The data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) via WarpPls 7.0 software. Our findings indicate a positive correlation between CA and LS and a positive link between CA and FO and CDMSE. Additionally, FO and CDMSE were found to be positively related to LS. However, contrary to the expectations, FO was not identified as a mediating factor between CA and LS, while CDMSE did serve as a mediator between CA and LS. Based on these results, managers can provide workshops and training opportunities to enhance graduates’ confidence and assist them in developing plans, ultimately leading them to increased satisfaction in life.

The impact of smartphone addiction on mental health and its relationship with life satisfaction in the post-COVID-19 era

The impact of smartphone addiction on mental health and its relationship with life satisfaction in the post-COVID-19 era

Open-Source Versus Commercial Automated Insulin Delivery System for Type 1 Diabetes Management: A Prospective Observational Comparative Study from Canada.

Objective: This study compares unregulated open-source (OS) automated insulin delivery (AID) systems and commercial-AID (C-AID) systems regarding glucose management, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and safety among adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods: We conducted a 12-week, prospective, observational, noninferiority, comparative, real-world study involving 78 adults with T1D and having used an AID system for ≥3 months (26 OS-AID and 52 C-AID users). A total of 4-week data from a blinded continuous glucose monitor was used to assess the effectiveness in glucose management (primary outcome: 24 h time in range [TIR%] for 4 weeks, with a noninferiority margin of 5%). Results: Our study suggested that OS-AIDs were noninferior to C-AIDs regarding the 24 h TIR% (78.3% [standard deviation or SD 11.0] vs. 71.2% [SD 10.9], mean difference 7.2% [95.08% confidence interval or CI: 1.9% to 12.5%], P < 0.001), even after adjusting for various confounding factors. OS-AIDs spent more time in hypoglycemia (<3.9 mmol/L) than C-AIDs (3.9% [SD 3.1] vs. 1.8% [SD 1.3], P < 0.001) yet within the recommended range. OS-AID users reported less fear of hypoglycemia, while other PRO measures (diabetes distress, hypoglycemia awareness, sleep, fear of hypoglycemia, treatment satisfaction, and overall quality of life) were not different between groups. No severe hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis was reported in either group, with a similar occurrence rate of technical issues during the 12-week study period. Conclusions: OS-AIDs are safe and noninferior to C-AIDs for TIR% among adults with T1D in real-world settings. Both OS-AID and C-AID systems can be considered for T1D management.

Handgrip weakness and overall life satisfaction decline: derivation of cutoff values and analysis of sex differences in older Chinese adults

Handgrip weakness and overall life satisfaction decline: derivation of cutoff values and analysis of sex differences in older Chinese adults

Open inguinal hernioplasty under local, spinal and general anaesthesia: a comparative study.

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed in General Surgery accounting for about 10-15% of all surgeries. Inguinal hernia repair can be done under local, spinal or general anaesthesia. Although specialized hernia centres routinely use local anaesthesia for uncomplicated open inguinal hernia repair, very few surgeons adopt this technique, and prefer performing surgery under spinal or general anaesthesia. We compared the short-term outcomes following open inguinal hernia mesh repair under local, spinal and general anaesthesia in our hospital. (1) To compare the post-operative pain scores among the three groups. (2) To compare the duration of surgery in minutes, the duration of analgesia, analgesic requirement, the time of return to normal activity such as walking, the time of initiation of diet, and the time of voiding after the surgery. Also to compare any complications, such as urinary retention, need for catheterization, nausea and/or emesis, and the length of hospital stay. (3) To observe the impact on health-related quality of life according to EuroQol and patient satisfaction and acceptance of the type of anaesthesia for the procedure. A single centre non-randomised, prospective, observational study was performed in 135 patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under local (LA), spinal (SA) or general anaesthesia (GA), with 45 patients in each arm, over the span of one year. After approval from the Ethical Committee, and proper informed consent, patients above 18years of age who were to undergo uncomplicated open inguinal hernioplasty were recruited for the study. Lichtensteins tension-free hernioplasty was performed in all cases. The duration of the procedure was calculated from the time of induction or infiltration of local or spinal anaesthesia, till the end of dressing, or extubation in case of general anaesthesia. The duration of analgesia was calculated from the end of the procedure to the feeling of first pain as recorded in the questionnaire. A standard postoperative protocol was employed to determine the pain scores for the first 7days and also to compare the short-term outcomes i.e., duration of analgesia, return to normal activity, complications, post-operative nausea and emesis, analgesic requirement, urinary retention, length of hospital stay, health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction and acceptance were recorded according to standard proforma and EuroQol questionnaire. All the statistical analysis was carried out by SPSS version 16.0. The mean pain scores were lower in the LA group as compared to SA and GA groups from POD-1 to POD-6 (p < 0.001). However, the values from the 7th post-operative days were similar in all three groups and statistically insignificant (p = 0.09). The outcomes such as duration of analgesia, return to activity such as walking, time of first meal and time of discharge from the hospital were all better in the LA group (p < 0.001). The results concerning nausea, vomiting, analgesic use and urinary retention all favour LA. No difference was found among the three groups concerning overall satisfaction and quality of life. In a general surgical setting, we found that local anaesthesia is well tolerated and associated with significantly lower pain scores in the immediate post-operative period and also requires less analgesic use when compared with general and spinal anaesthesia. Patients in the LA group can resume basic activities such as walking, voiding, and initiating diet almost immediately after the procedure and there were no incidences of retention of urine, which was a significant advantage over the other two types of anaesthesia. Patients who were graded as ASA 4 and 5, who were unfit for general anaesthesia, were able to undergo the surgery under local anaesthesia with no postoperative complications. Moreover, the complications and risks of spinal and general anaesthesia are avoided without compromising the quality of surgery and its outcomes. The duration of the surgery as well as hospital stay is significantly less in patients undergoing surgery under local anaesthesia and most cases can be done as a daycare procedure, which is significantly advantageous, especially in low-income settings, with no difference in the health-related quality of life or patient satisfaction and acceptance.

How gender affects the mental health of healthcare workers across regions in Thailand

BackgroundA shortage of healthcare professionals in Thailand can cause mental health impairment, low quality of life, high resignation rates, and low-quality services to patients due to heavy responsibilities. With the increasing rate of females entering medical careers, gender has become a significant factor in assessing healthcare workers’ mental health. This study explores the relationship between the mental health and gender of healthcare workers across geographic regions in Thailand.MethodsThe present study uses individual data of Thai healthcare workers from 2009 to 2015 and 2018—prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. We include overall mental health and work/job-related mental health. A linear regression with fixed effects is used to estimate the differentials of healthcare workers’ gender on mental health issues.ResultsFemale healthcare workers feel more depressed and less satisfied with their health management than males do, particularly in rural areas. Young female healthcare professionals have lower levels of happiness and life satisfaction than male workers do. Predictions of mental health levels from our regressions show that nurses in rural areas experience higher levels of mental health impairment than doctors do.ConclusionsFemale workers are more likely to feel depressed than males are, particularly in rural areas. We also find that nurses are less likely to be happy and satisfied with life than doctors are.

Adaptation of general family functioning assesment device (GF-FAD): its association with family adaptability, family belongingness and mental well being

Abstract Family functioning is crucial protective factor that supports a healthy family structure, fosters emotional growth, and enhances quality of life. This study examines the psychometric properties of the General Functioning Scale of the Family Assessment Device within a Turkish sample to evaluate its validity in evaluating family functionality. Two studies were conducted with distinct sample groups: Study-I (N = 424, 70.3% women, 29.7% men, mean age = 25.65) tested the factorial validity and measurement invariance, while Study II (N = 709, 65.9% women, 34.1% men, mean age = 22.63) examined structural relationships between family adaptability, belongingness, and mental well-being using structural equation modeling (SEM). Study I confirmed the 12-item unidimensional structure via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), utilizing maxiumum likelihood robust (MLR) estimator to accommodate ordinal data. Furthermore, reliability assessments showed acceptable internal consistency and measurement invariance analyses indicated that the scale could give similar results. Family functioning correlated positively with family adaptability, communication, life satisfaction, openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness, while showing a negative correlation with neuroticism. Study-II revealed that family functioning and mental well-being are mediated by family belongingness and adaptability. These findings affirm that the General Functioning Scale of the Family Assessment Device is a robust and reliable instrument for assessing family functionality within this cultural context.

Supplemental Material for Familial Similarity and Heritability of Personality Traits and Life Satisfaction Are Higher Than Shown in Typical Single-Method Studies

Supplemental Material for Familial Similarity and Heritability of Personality Traits and Life Satisfaction Are Higher Than Shown in Typical Single-Method Studies

Assessing life satisfaction, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts in transgender women following genital gender-affirming surgery

Assessing life satisfaction, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts in transgender women following genital gender-affirming surgery

Assessment of Life Satisfaction During COVID among Epidemic Survivors of West African Ebola Virus (2014-16) Currently Living in Victoria-Australia

The economic and psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the mental wellbeing and satisfaction with life of the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease survivors who are living in Victoria-Australia. The pandemic caused job losses and reduced income which according to researchers negatively impacted the quality of life and family dynamics of these survivors. To determine the level of satisfaction with life which 2014-16 EVD survivors had during the COVID pandemic. A sequential exploratory mixed methods collected quantitative online data utilising the Satisfaction with life scale and zoom semi-structured interviews for qualitative data. A descriptive quantitative data analysis which utilised frequencies, percentages and tables was used for responses to the satisfaction with life scale. After this, an electronic transcription of interview data was followed by the five stage of qualitative data analysis. Twenty-seven participants provided data in response to this question in the survey. The reason being that the first two survey questions which sought to determine whether the would-be participants were in an EVD affected country in West Africa during the 2014-16 epidemic. This question solicited a no or yes answer. A no reply meant that the individual was not qualified to participate in the survey and therefore could not continue beyond that point. Second, participants were allowed to skip any question that they were not comfortable with. 53% of the 36 participants were female and they were mainly within ages 18-40 years. Ten out of those who participated in the survey volunteered to participate in the interview but 9 provided data. Results in Table 2 was derived from a summary of the Survey Monkey. Summary from both quantitative and qualitative data shows that despite the fears and hardships which participants encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are satisfied with life in Australia. This study was as a result of researcher’s curiosity to evaluate how the mental health of survivors of these disease outbreaks have been impacted while living in Victoria, Australia. This work provides an insight in to how events during the EVD epidemic as compared to the COVID-19 pandemic period affected participants’ satisfaction with life.

Group Counseling Education Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effect on Parents' Psychological Resilience, Life Satisfaction, and Family Functioning.

To investigate the effects of a group counseling education program (GCEP) provided to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on parents' psychological resilience, life satisfaction, and family functioning. This experimental study was conducted with 30 parents of children with ASD. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Adult Psychological Resilience Scale, Satisfaction With Life Scale, and Family Assessment Device. The GCEP, comprising 10 sessions, was provided to the intervention group once per week. The GCEP significantly increased psychological resilience levels in the intervention group compared to the control group. Although there were no significant differences between groups regarding Family Assessment Device subscale scores before the GCEP, after the program, mean scores on the subscales of problem solving, communication, roles, and behavioral control of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group. No significant differences were observed in life satisfaction between groups. The GCEP was effective in improving psychological resilience and family functioning. Family counseling programs for raising awareness and provision of psychosocial support may be developed and applicable in relation to in-family relationships, care and responsibilities for the child, and problem solving for parents of children with ASD. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(xx), xx-xx.].

The Comparative Evaluation of Depression, Life Satisfaction, and Quality of Life Between Female Patients with Lipedema and Lymphedema.

Introduction: Lymphedema and lipedema are chronic conditions significantly impacting psychosocial status and quality of life (QOL). However, comparative studies on depression, life satisfaction, functional status, and QoL in these conditions are lacking. This study aims to fill this gap by providing a comparative evaluation of functional status, depression, life satisfaction, and QoL in patients with lymphedema and lipedema. Method: Over 12 months, 73 female patients diagnosed with pure lymphedema or lipedema were recruited according to inclusion/exclusion criteria. A range of demographic variables, including age, body mass index (BMI), disease duration, stage of disease, and exercise/smoking conditions, were recorded. The lower-extremity functional scale (LEFS), life satisfaction index (LSI), patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), and Lymphedema QOL Questionnaire for Legs were used to assess functional status, life satisfaction, depression, and QoL, respectively, in both groups. The relationship between questionnaire scores and demographic variables was carefully evaluated. Results: Thirty-six individuals with lymphedema (mean age: 55.1 years) and 37 patients with lipedema (mean age: 50.7 years) were included in the study. Demographical variables were statistically similar between the groups (p > 0.05). Duration of disease was longer (mean: 159.3 months vs. 39.6 months) in a lipedema group than in lymphedema patients. PHQ-9 (mean:11.4 vs. 10.4) and overall QoL scores (mean: 5.06 vs. 5.47) were similar between groups, while LEFS (mean: 44 vs. 62) and LSI scores (mean: 11.5 vs. 14.3) were worse in patients with lymphedema than in a lipedema group. There were correlations between age and LEFS (p = 0.014, r = -0.40) and LSI (p = 0.013, r = -0.41) in the lymphedema group; and between BMI and LEFS (p = 0.013, r = -0.041) and QoL (p = 0.034, r = 0.37) scores; and duration of disease and PHQ-9 scores (p = 0.028, r = -0.41) in the lipedema group. Conclusions: Patients with lipedema have similar depression and impaired QoL as lymphedema patients. However, lymphedema patients experience more functional disability and less life satisfaction. As the BMI and duration of illness are correlated with depression and QoL, early diagnosis and early management are essential to improve disability and QoL in patients suffering from lipedema.

Depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThere has been growing attention given to the mental health challenges faced by older adult populations, particularly among resettled refugee communities. Among these groups, the prevalence of depressive symptoms often remains high due to a multitude of factors associated with displacement, trauma, and acculturation stress. Since 2008, Bhutanese refugees have been resettled in the United States, making them one of the largest refugees in the country. However, mental health issues often remain obscured for this demographic, as they are typically subsumed within largely heterogeneous Asian populations. This study aimed to determine depression symptoms in resettled Bhutanese older adults and analyze the associated factors.MethodsSnowball sampling was used to collect data from 276 55+-year-old adults in Ohio from January to June 2022. The questionnaire covered demographics, lifestyle, social support, life satisfaction, chronic disease, and depression. Binary logistic regression assessed the associations between associated factors and depressive symptoms.Results and ConclusionsApproximately one-third (31.8%) of the participants had depressive symptoms. Factors associated with lower odds of having depressive symptoms included better self-reported health, strong social support, life satisfaction, and high resilience. Individuals with chronic diseases were more likely to have depressive symptoms. The high percentage of depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults emphasizes the need for a supportive environment in the host country, ensuring access to resources, and comprehensive and tailored interventions to address their mental health needs.

Trends of impairment of the activities of daily living in Chinese older adults: an age-period-cohort analysis

BackgroundBased on age, period, and cohort, this study aimed to understand the trend of impairment of activities of daily living (ADL) and its influencing factors in older adults in China and to provide a basis for the development of appropriate interventions.MethodsThis longitudinal follow-up study was conducted on a sample of 40,748 cases aged ≥ 60 years from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) database of 6 periods, using the six-item ADL scale to measure impaired ability to perform daily activities in older adults. Incorporating independent variables affecting ADL impairment in older adults based on the health ecology theory, a stratified age-period-cohort mixed-effects model was used to analyze the factors influencing impaired ADL in older adults.ResultsAge, different periods, and birth cohort had an independent effect on females suffering from chronic diseases, having lower life satisfaction (dissatisfied, very dissatisfied), living in the western region, residing in rural areas, having per capita household income levels of middle-high, middle-low, lower-middle, lower-middle, and going to specialized and general hospitals were risk factors for ADL impairment in older adults. Smoking, drinking alcohol, exercising, having high life satisfaction (satisfied), being married, having higher education, and having urban/rural/rural residents’ health insurance and employee health insurance were protective factors for ADL impairment in older adults.ConclusionsIt is important to pay further attention to the current situation of ADL impairment in older adults from the perspective of the whole life cycle and the whole population and to take timely and targeted intervention strategies and preventive measures to improve the health of older adults in different dimensions from the individual to the macro level.

Recurrent dizziness among adolescents in Denmark: Trends 1991–2022 and associations with sociodemographic factors, health, and health behaviours

1) to study time trends in the prevalence of recurrent dizziness among adolescents in Denmark 1991–2022, and 2) to examine how dizziness was associated with sociodemographic factors, mental health related factors, health status, and health behaviours in 2022. The study focused on recurrent dizziness, i.e. episodes of dizziness several times a week during the last six months. Data stem from the Danish arm of the international Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study which included 11-, 13- and 15-year-olds from random samples of schools in nine comparable surveys from 1991 to 2022, n = 40,102. We applied multivariate logistic regression analyses in the 2022 dataset (n = 5,737) to examine how dizziness was associated with other factors. In 2022, the prevalence of recurrent dizziness was 14.3% (boys 8.8%, girls 19.7%), significantly higher than the 7.1% in the surveys 1991–2018. The prevalence in 2022 was significantly higher among girls, older students, and students not living with both parents. Dizziness was significantly elevated among students with short sleep duration, who skipped breakfast, used alcohol and tobacco, felt lonely, had low life satisfaction, low self-esteem, were exposed to bullying at school, felt high schoolwork pressure, low school satisfaction, who were underweight, overweight, had poor self-rated health, chronic illness, injuries in the last year, headache, stomachache, backpain, feeling low, irritability/bad temper, nervousness, difficulties falling asleep, and poor/restless sleep. Conclusion: The study suggested that dizziness is a general indicator of not feeling well, run down, or suffering rather than a sign of specific somatic health problems.What is Known:• Recurrent dizziness is common among adolescents and may limit daily activities and harm quality of life.• Recurrent dizziness in adolescence may reflect somatic and mental health problems and is strongly associated with headache.What is New:• The prevalence of recurrent dizziness among adolescents in Denmark was stable 1991–2018 and increased steeply from 2018 to 2022.• Recurrent dizziness was strongly associated with poor health behaviours, a broad range of somatic and mental health problems, and exposure to stressors.

Financialisation and the perceived impact of an economic crisis on European households

ABSTRACT Financialisation has led to increased indebtedness among households and their greater exposure to financial markets, thereby making them vulnerable to economic volatility. This paper aims to evaluate the impact of financialisation on households’ perceptions of the 2010–2014 economic crisis in five representative European countries (Germany, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and the UK), using household-level data. The data reveals that higher debt levels are connected to a more severe impact of the crisis, particularly for households that have personal loans. While households with higher ability to interact with financial institutions are better protected against debt-related risks, saving is an essential method of mitigating the impact of a crisis. The fluctuation of house prices is a crucial factor that influences the impact of financialisation on households. In addition, we have studied the wellbeing of households and found that financialisation negatively impacts both life satisfaction and, to a lesser extent, eudaimonic wellbeing. Our findings emphasise the need for changes in both households’ attitudes towards finance and public policies.

Time trends and predictors of difficulties in getting to sleep among adolescents from six Nordic countries 2002-2018.

Sleep difficulties among adolescents are of a significant concern given its associations with adverse health outcomes. The aims of the present study were to examine trends and predictors of self-perceived difficulties in getting to sleep among adolescents in the Nordic countries. The study was based on cross-sectional data from 10- to 17- year-olds (N = 139,799) from six Nordic countries (Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, and Finland) participating in the international Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, collected via six survey rounds in the period 2002-2018. Since 2002, the prevalence of self-perceived difficulties in getting to sleep has risen in all Nordic countries. However, from 2014 to 2018, the trend of adolescents reporting difficulty more than weekly increased in Denmark, Finland, Greenland, and Norway, whereas it was mostly stable in Sweden, and Iceland showed a reduction. Predictors of difficulties in getting to sleep varied across countries, but younger age, reduced life satisfaction, decreased physical activity, feeling low, and feeling nervous were common predictors across the six countries. Gender and perceived family wealth had different effects on difficulties getting to sleep in different countries. Prevalence of and trends in difficulties getting to sleep varied by country, with a concerning rise identified in Greenland, 2006-2018. Predictors such as feeling low, feeling nervous, age, gender, life satisfaction, physical activity, and perceived family wealth varied by country and thus emphasize the need for tailored interventions to address diverse challenges in adolescent sleep health.

Being a successfully aging older adult in Turkey: Factors associated with successful aging among older adults in Turkey–a mediation study

ABSTRACT The generalizability of concepts related to successful aging in older adults remains a contentious topic in the literature. This study aims to examine the relationship between perceived social support, satisfaction with life, and nursing home residency status on successful aging among older adults in Turkey. The study was conducted through face-to-face interviews with a quantitative cross-sectional design, involving 399 individuals aged 65 and above (M = 73.69, SD = 7.85), including 147 non-nursing home residents and 252 nursing home residents in Istanbul and Edirne. Data collection tools included a personal information form, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Successful Aging Scale, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The data were analyzed using Pearson and Spearman rho correlations and mediation analysis. According to the correlation findings, successful aging was positively correlated with both satisfaction with life and perceived social support. However, nursing home residency was negatively correlated with perceived social support, while positively correlated with satisfaction with life. Furthermore, the mediation analysis revealed that perceived social support was directly and positively related to both satisfaction with life and successful aging. It was also determined that satisfaction with life played a positive and partial mediating role in the relationship between perceived social support and successful aging. This study highlights the importance of social support and life satisfaction in successful aging. Strengthening social support mechanisms and implementing targeted interventions can enhance older adults’ well-being. Future research and policy improvements are needed to optimize support systems for aging populations.

Negative perceptions toward older adults and life satisfaction among community-dwelling older citizens in Japan

Background With the rapid aging of the population, increasing life satisfaction among older adults is essential. Negative perceptions of older adults are internalized, leading to poor mental health. This study hypothesized that participants with more negative perceptions of older adults would have lower life satisfaction. Methods A cross-sectional survey of older adults was conducted across five wards and four cities in Tokyo, Japan. Participants responded to questions regarding demographics, life satisfaction, and negative perceptions of older adults. Data from 285 participants (264 women, M = 71.97 years) were analyzed. Results The intraclass correlation coefficient for life satisfaction concerning residential areas was. 03 (95% confidence interval [CI] = [-.03, .10]). Instead of multilevel models, a multiple regression model with life satisfaction as the dependent variable and negative perceptions of older adults and demographics as the independent variables yielded the best fit. Results indicated that participants with more negative perceptions of older adults reported lower life satisfaction (β = -.16, 95% CI = [-.28, -.04], p = .008), supporting our hypothesis. Conclusions This study was constrained by limited variance in residential areas and a predominantly female participant pool. Previous studies have shown that higher life satisfaction is associated with increased social participation and extended life expectancy, and interventions aimed at enhancing life satisfaction in older adults are significant. Further exploration is warranted to ascertain whether a causal relationship exists, wherein more negative perceptions of older adults diminish life satisfaction.

Beyond lifestyle, logic and empathy: subjective health, mood, emotional intelligence, and personality as keys to well-being for women and men

In a study involving 831 women and 309 men aged 18 to 64, we sought to explore the key determinants influencing various components of well-being, including happiness, life satisfaction, and vigor/vitality. The determinants examined encompassed sociodemographic variables, health indicators, sedentary behaviors, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), sleep patterns, eating habits, alcohol consumption, smoking, mood indicators, personality traits, emotional intelligence, logical thinking, non-utilitarian decision-making, and adverse childhood experiences. Our findings indicate that happiness, life satisfaction, and vigor are most significantly affected by mood indicators—especially depression—emotional intelligence (particularly the ability to manage emotions), and overall subjective health. Additionally, specific personality traits, such as extraversion in women and neuroticism in men, played a significant role in influencing well-being. Conversely, determinants such as BMI, sleep habits, regular physical activity, sedentary behavior, dietary habits, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, as well as logical thinking, non-utilitarian decision-making, and adverse childhood experiences, showed limited or no significant impact on well-being components like happiness, life satisfaction, and vigor. These findings provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics of human well-being, highlighting the distinct determinants of happiness, life satisfaction, and vigor/vitality for men and women.