Values are stable, general beliefs about what is desirable; goals are the specific objectives towards which our values guide us. Asking people to clarify and act upon their values can improve outcomes in public health, education and clinical psychology. But are all values equally beneficial? One view is that success at any personally important goal will improve well-being. Others argue that it doesn’t matter what one aims for, as long as one does it for the ‘right’ reasons. Continue reading ‘PhD student Kate Williams – Values as predictors of well-being in emerging adulthood’
