Resumen

GARCIA-ALANDETE, Joaquín. Psicología positiva, bienestar y calidad de vida. En-clav. pen [online]. 2014, vol.8, n.16, pp.13-29. ISSN 2594-1100.

This paper exposes a review on the relationship between psychological and subjective well-being, positive emotions, optimism, meaning in life, and quality of life, in the light of the contributions of the Positive Psychology. The results of the research show that well-being and happiness are positively related with the promotion of physical and psychological health, and with the prevention of risk behaviours. The promotion of health and quality of life is a social and political need of first order, and an objective of a society concerned with the well- being of its citizens.

Palabras llave : positive psychology; well-being; positive emotions; meaning in life; quality of life.