Neurobiology of Well-Being

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Author(s): Pamela A. Jackson (Radford University, USA), M. Joseph Sirgy (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA)and Gabriel D. Medley (Radford University, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 21
Source title: Scientific Concepts Behind Happiness, Kindness, and Empathy in Contemporary Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Nava R. Silton (Marymount Manhattan College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5918-4.ch007

Keywords: Human Behavior & Psychology / Information Science Reference / Psychology / Social Sciences & Humanities

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This chapter is designed to review much of the research on the neurobiology of well-being. A distinction between hedonic well-being and eudaimonic well-being is made. The brain reward center was discussed in relation to well-being, which was followed by an in-depth discussion related to drugs, neurotransmitters, and well-being. Neurochemicals related to hedonia and eudaimonia were then discussed, followed by another discussion on gene expression. Finally, brain structures involved in well-being were the discussed followed by concluding thoughts.

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