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Neural correlates of well-being in young adults.

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Title: Neural correlates of well-being in young adults.
Authors: Green KH; Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam., van de Groep S; Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam., van der Cruijsen R; Behavioral Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen., Warnert EAH; Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, University Medical Center Rotterdam., Crone EA; Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Source: Emotion (Washington, D.C.) [Emotion] 2025 Oct; Vol. 25 (7), pp. 1677-1689. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Apr 10.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Language: English
Journal Info: Publisher: American Psychological Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101125678 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1931-1516 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15283542 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Emotion Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Original Publication: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2001-
MeSH Terms: Brain*/diagnostic imaging , Brain*/physiology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging* , Psychological Well-Being* , Stress, Psychological*/diagnostic imaging , Stress, Psychological*/physiopathology, Female ; Humans ; Male ; Young Adult ; Self Report ; Family Relations/psychology
Abstract: Subjective experiences of well-being are multifaceted in nature, but the behavioral and neural correlates of subdomains of well-being are not yet well understood. Prior neuroimaging studies have primarily focused on single aspects of well-being (e.g., happiness). In the present study, we differentiated between five domains of well-being based on prior research (Green, van de Groep, et al., 2023): (a) family relationships; (b) dealing with stress; (c) self-confidence; (d) having impact, purpose, and meaning; and (e) feeling loved, appreciated, and respected. Young adults (age range = 20-25 years; n = 34) completed a self-evaluation functional magnetic resonance imaging task addressing the applicability of the items to the self on a scale of 1 to 4, followed by whether this item addressed a desire for change on a scale of 1 to 4. Behavioral ratings showed that young adults were least positive about dealing with stress and reported the highest degree of desired change for this domain. Higher positivity ratings in all five domains of current well-being were negatively associated with burnout symptoms. More burnout symptoms were associated with higher desire for future changes in the impact, confidence, and loved conditions. More depressive symptoms were associated with higher desire for future changes in all domains, except for confidence. Neural results showed increased activity in the precuneus for items addressing "positive family relations" and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for items addressing "dealing with stress," relative to the other domains, which did not result in distinct neural patterns. Together, these findings highlight the importance of assessing various components of well-being, which show distinct behavioral and neural patterns. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
Grant Information: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20250410 Date Completed: 20250916 Latest Revision: 20250916
Update Code: 20250917
DOI: 10.1037/emo0001526
PMID: 40208718
Database: MEDLINE
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Abstract:Subjective experiences of well-being are multifaceted in nature, but the behavioral and neural correlates of subdomains of well-being are not yet well understood. Prior neuroimaging studies have primarily focused on single aspects of well-being (e.g., happiness). In the present study, we differentiated between five domains of well-being based on prior research (Green, van de Groep, et al., 2023): (a) family relationships; (b) dealing with stress; (c) self-confidence; (d) having impact, purpose, and meaning; and (e) feeling loved, appreciated, and respected. Young adults (age range = 20-25 years; n = 34) completed a self-evaluation functional magnetic resonance imaging task addressing the applicability of the items to the self on a scale of 1 to 4, followed by whether this item addressed a desire for change on a scale of 1 to 4. Behavioral ratings showed that young adults were least positive about dealing with stress and reported the highest degree of desired change for this domain. Higher positivity ratings in all five domains of current well-being were negatively associated with burnout symptoms. More burnout symptoms were associated with higher desire for future changes in the impact, confidence, and loved conditions. More depressive symptoms were associated with higher desire for future changes in all domains, except for confidence. Neural results showed increased activity in the precuneus for items addressing "positive family relations" and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for items addressing "dealing with stress," relative to the other domains, which did not result in distinct neural patterns. Together, these findings highlight the importance of assessing various components of well-being, which show distinct behavioral and neural patterns. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
ISSN:1931-1516
DOI:10.1037/emo0001526