Mental well-being - models and determinants

Abstract

The main aim of the positive psychology is to find out the possibilities of enhancement of mental well-being of a man and the means of keeping it up at a high level. The paper presents a review and analysis of research works in the field of positive psychology. The effectiveness of different approaches leading to increased level of happiness and permanent mental well-being, proposed in literature, is evaluated. The factors determining the subjective sense of well-being in different contexts of life are identified and analysed.