Psychological well-being and their relationship with different referents and sources of happiness in Chile

The association between nine philosophical referents of happiness and well-being was examined in a convenience sample (n= 1060) two Chilean cities. Participants had to choose one referent respond well-being, satisfaction, scales regarding family, friends, work, leisure. A lower educational level associated more with the Tranquility Stoicism less realization capabilities. Young people ascribe Satisfaction Carpe Diem. Multiple hierarchical regressions considering as predicted variable showed that Affiliation were greater psychological well-being. These results differences chosen according controlled variables are discussed.