Interpretations and Meanings of Personal Development

Iulia Cristina Timofti ()
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Iulia Cristina Timofti: Senior Lecturer Ph.D., "Petre Andrei" University of Iași, Romania

Anuarul Universitatii „Petre Andrei” din Iasi / Year-Book „Petre Andrei” University from Iasi, Fascicula: Asistenta Sociala, Sociologie, Psihologie / Fascicle: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, 2020, vol. 25, 218-236

Abstract: This study offers a perspective upon the main directions of interpreting the concept of personal development, starting with hedonistic approach, followed by humanistic approach, then by a different meaning - satisfaction with life. Significant studies upon the concept are presented and also their implications upon mental health.

Keywords: personal development; subjective well-being; life satisfaction; personal growth; self-determination theory; self-efficacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I0 I2 I31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.18662/upasw/25/45

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