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To what extent are close relationships essential for optimal human functioning and psychological well-being
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To what extent are close relationships essential for optimal human functioning and psychological wellbeing? Intro Many theorists and researchers have proposed that optimal human functioning and an individual's psychological wellbeing is determined to a large extent by the quality of one's relationship with others. Our relationships with others form a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives. This essay discusses the effects of relationships on human development and behaviour; with particular focus on how important relationships and social support are to a person's wellbeing. According to Kahneman, we are yet to come up with a scientific measure of wellbeing. An individual's well being is a many-sided construct consisting of a complex interaction of cultural, social, psychological, physical, economic and spiritual factors. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning; this essay will address Main Body The question "Are relationships important in predicting psychological well-being?" is receiving increased attention from Psychologists. Certainly a person's...
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