subjective well-being
Definition
Subjective well-being refers to individuals' perception that their life is going well, encompassing dimensions such as life satisfaction and happiness. During periods of democratic backsliding, subjective well-being is shaped by both political affiliation and individuals' support for or opposition to government actions. Greater alignment with government actions correlates with higher well-being, whereas opposition to such actions is associated with lower well-being.
Sources: Wu et al. (2026)
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Applications
Subjective Well-being and Partisan Affiliation
Political affiliation predicts well-being outcomes during periods of democratic decline, with partisan differences in happiness and life satisfaction emerging based on support for government actions.
Sources: Wu et al. (2026)
Subjective Well-being and Support for Government Actions
Support for government actions correlates with higher subjective well-being, while opposition to government actions correlates with lower subjective well-being. These associations between action support and well-being relate to both partisan affiliation and happiness outcomes.
Sources: Wu et al. (2026)
