Self-Transcendence: A Salutogenic Process for Well-Being
Pamela G. Reed, Gørill Haugan
Abstract
Abstract Self-transcendence is a concept relevant to understanding how human beings attain or maintain well-being. Not surprisingly, it is similar to other concepts that are in some way linked to human well-being. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss self-transcendence particularly for its empirical support and practical relevance in promoting well-being across the health continuum. Increasing understanding and generating new ideas about self-transcendence may also facilitate continued research into self-transcendence and identification of health-promoting interventions and practices that foster well-being, particularly in difficult life situations.
Topics & Concepts
Transcendence (philosophy)Self-transcendencePsychologyPsychological interventionRelevance (law)Process (computing)Social psychologyEpistemologySociologyComputer sciencePolitical sciencePhilosophyPersonalityBig Five personality traits and cultureBig Five personality traitsPsychiatryOperating systemLawHealth, psychology, and well-beingResilience and Mental HealthPsychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction