In
well-being research, positive and negative affectivity, have emerged as
fundamental dimensions of human flourishing . The positive affect is a
dimension that moves from pleasant engagement (e.g., enthusiastic and active),
to unpleasant disengagement (e.g., sad and bored). Individuals high in positiveaffect are characterized by enthusiasm, activity, alertness, “hardiness” (i.e.,
control, commitment and challenge), and experience a greater appreciation of
life, feel more secure and confident, and have more positive social relations.
That is, a general disposition towards a positive attitude both over time and varying
circumstances .
The negative affect dimension moves from unpleasant engagement
(e.g., anger and fear) to disengagement (e.g. calm and serene) reflecting
expressions such as anger, contempt, guilt, shame, fear and depressiveness .
These two dimensions of affect are seen as two independent dimensions in which
individuals might experience either high and/or low affectivity, thus, leading
to the possibility of four different combinations. Read more..............
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