The multiple determination of well-being: Independent effects of positive traits, needs, goals, selves, social supports, and cultural contexts
Journal of Happiness StudiesPublished 14 November 2006Open access
Kennon M. Sheldon, Tan H. Hoon
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subjective well-being, personality hierarchies, culture,
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