ABSTRACT. Psychological research on migration has traditionally employed a deficit-based model, focusing on challenges, stressors, and individual vulnerabilities. In light of this, there is a growing need to develop studies that investigate the factors contributing to positive adaptation of individuals living in new sociocultural contexts. Addressing this gap, the present study applies a positive psychology framework to the context of migration. The objective was to analyze the associations between positive psychological functioning, optimism, hope, and acculturation measures among Brazilian migrants residing in different countries. Linear regression analyses indicated that the Brief Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (BSAS) model demonstrated the best fit (43.3%), followed by the Brief Psychological Adaptation Scale (BPAS) (38.2%), and the Inventory of Thriving (IAFPP), with a more modest fit (19.1%). Moreover, perceived cultural distance, orientation towards the home culture, and loneliness emerged as predictors in both the BSAS and BPAS models. These findings suggest that the adaptation process is shaped not only by cultural and social factors but also by subjective and psychological factors. The results underscore the relevance of interventions focused on positive dimensions of mental health, while also highlighting the importance of public policies and social programs aimed at fostering inclusion and providing psychological support to migrant populations.

ABSTRACT. Subjective well-being is emerging as a crucial component in contemporary public policy, highlighting the importance of measuring individual satisfaction in government metrics. This study investigates the relationship between crime and subjective well-being, focusing specifically on the impact of perceived safety and victimization on life satisfaction in Cali, a Colombian city renowned for its high level of violence. Using data from the 2017 and 2018 CaliBRANDO survey, which is statistically representative of the city, a simultaneous equation model was used to analyze the causal relationship between these variables, accounting for potential endogeneity in the estimated model. The findings indicate that a higher perception of safety is positively associated with subjective well-being, whereas victimization is negatively associated. These results provide crucial evidence to guide local governments in investing in, implementing, and communicating urban security policies effectively.

ABSTRACT. Nostalgia represents a complex psychological construct that warrants significant attention in various subdisciplines of psychology, as well as well-being research. This emotion exhibits several defining characteristics: affective duality (concurrent positive and negative valence), valence asymmetry (predominance of positive over negative affect), self-referentiality (introspective orientation), and integration of cognitive-motivational processes. It is also characterized by subtle expression and low physiological arousal. Evidence suggests this phenomenon transcends cultural boundaries.

While existing literature documents nostalgia's diverse adaptive functions, methodological limitations persist as most investigations conceptualize nostalgia as a unidimensional construct. Our research addresses this gap through four experimental studies (each N > 600 per sample) conducted across distinct cultural contexts (Argentina, Poland, United States, and South Korea). We examined differential relationships between nostalgia types (general, restorative, and reflective) and participants' evaluations of past and present life circumstances. Results indicate that nostalgia induction generally enhanced positive appraisals of both temporal domains. However, significant variations emerged contingent upon nostalgia type and cultural context, suggesting important theoretical refinements to existing models of nostalgic experience.

ABSTRACT. The quality of life of individuals is increasingly shaped by both internal psychological factors and external stressors such as the climate crisis, wars, and pandemic-related concerns. The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of the modern world. Some studies indicate that climate-related anxiety can have a mobilizing effect, motivating individuals to fight against undesirable change, while others suggest that it discourages people from taking action, lowers their sense of efficacy, and leads to depression. In two studies conducted on a representative sample of Polish residents (N₁ = 1,450) and a sample of young Polish adults (N₂ = 1,110), we examined the relationship between experienced climate anxiety, life satisfaction, and symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety. We also tested the role of potential mediators in these relationships—namely, feelings of helplessness and engagement in pro-environmental behaviors. The results revealed a dual effect of climate anxiety. On the one hand, it was associated with greater helplessness, which in turn predicted lower well-being; on the other hand, climate anxiety positively correlated with pro-environmental behaviors, which were negatively related to symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety, and positively related to life satisfaction. These findings suggest that climate anxiety can have both positive (pro-environmental behavior) and negative (helplessness) consequences, which in turn differentially affect overall well-being.

ABSTRACT. Children and adolescents in foster care have typically experienced significant trauma and may be hesitant to engage in more traditional preventive interventions. Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) is a contextually sensitive, growth promoting youth mentoring and skills building program. There are two Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) programs that were tested through three rigorous randomized controlled trials: A preteen program (FHF-P) for children ages 9-11 and a teen program (FHF-T) for youth ages 13-15.

FHF-P is a 30-week program that consists of weekly skills groups and 1:1 mentoring by graduate students in social work, psychology, or a related field. Skills groups provide an opportunity for children with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to process their experiences and practice important social skills, such as feelings identification, problem solving, and healthy coping. Graduate student mentors meet weekly with their mentees to: (1) create empowering relationships that can serve as positive example for future relationships; (2) support them as they face challenges within various systems; (3) help children generalize skills learned in group to the “real world” by practicing them during fun mentoring visits; (4) engage children in a range of extracurricular, educational, social, cultural, and recreational activities, and (5) promote attitudes to foster a positive future orientation. All of the mentoring activities used by mentors are individually tailored based on the children’s presenting strengths and interests.

Studies have demonstrated that children who participated in FHF-P, compared to a control group, evidenced less/fewer: mental health symptoms (including trauma symptoms and suicidality), mental health treatment, placement changes, residential treatment, substance use, delinquency and juvenile justice involvement. In addition, youth evidenced higher rates of living permanency and most importantly, quality of life. FHF-P is on 8 registries of evidence-based programs.

Fostering Healthy Futures® for Teens (FHF-T) is a developmentally-sensitive adaptation of FHF-P that utilizes individualized skills-based mentoring with youth transitioning to high school. Graduate student mentors are trained to support adolescents in goal setting and then work with them to practice skills, such as problem solving and healthy communication, to help them achieve their goals. In addition to weekly mentoring, teens have the opportunity to participate in monthly workshops with other young people to practice their social skills. FHF-T’s outcomes thus far include reducing child welfare and justice system involvement.

Both FHF programs evidence high rates of program engagement and retention across different demographic groups. In addition, program outcomes have not been found to differ as a function of race/ethnicity or living situation.

The proposed presentation will include: (1) a basic overview of the FHF programs, focusing on how the program was specifically designed to foster resilience among young people who have experienced significant trauma; (2) strategies for enhancing program engagement and retention among youth in foster care ; (3) program mechanisms that may account for positive mental health and quality of life (4) a discussion of program implementation in diverse communities.

ABSTRACT. In a context of polycrisis (COVID-19, war, inflation, climate threats, rapid AI growth), we examine how Polish young adults’ quality of life (life satisfaction) co-develops with distress (anxiety, depression) and crisis-related concerns, and how multi-level resources (emotion regulation, interpersonal and place attachment, social support, social engagement) shape person-centred profiles and their transitions. Data were collected online across three waves in a nationally representative sample of Polish 18–30-year-olds (N=1,110; July 2023, February 2024, September 2024). Using Latent Profile Analysis and Latent Transition Analysis, we identified and tracked profiles combining well-being, distress, and concerns. Predictors included difficulties in emotion regulation, attachment anxiety/avoidance, social support, social engagement, and forms of place attachment/identity. A five-profile solution fit best at each wave: (1) Severely Distressed & Highly Concerned (12%), (2) Highly Distressed & Moderately Concerned (23%), (3) Highly Worried but Satisfied (25%), (4) Content & Mildly Concerned (37%), and (5) Content & Carefree (3%). Most participants remained in the same profile across waves. Emotion-regulation difficulties and attachment anxiety increased the likelihood of membership in highly distressed profiles, whereas higher social support, lower attachment avoidance, active place attachment, and place identity promoted transitions toward lower-distress, higher-QoL profiles. Social engagement characterized a subgroup with high concerns but preserved well-being, suggesting channelled worry may bolster collective efficacy without eroding quality of life. Findings reveal heterogeneous, dynamic configurations of well-being and distress amid overlapping crises and highlight actionable levers: (a) strengthening emotion-regulation skills, (b) fostering secure attachment and supportive networks, and (c) building active bonds with communities and place (including civic engagement) to protect or restore quality of life under prolonged societal stress.

ABSTRACT. This study explores the concepts of well-being and healthcare from the perspectives of children hospitalized in a pediatric ward in Brazil’s central-eastern region. To investigate these views, researchers conducted interviews using a playful script titled “Who takes care of me in the hospital?”—an adaptation of traditional interview formats typically used with adult participants. Designed as a game, the script invited children to draw and narrate their stories, allowing them to express their experiences through age-appropriate and familiar modes of communication. A total of 26 hospitalized children participated in the study, following informed consent from their parents or legal guardians and approval from the institutional ethics committee. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using IRAMUTEQ software, applying the Descending Hierarchical Classification method to segment and categorize the textual data. This process yielded five distinct classes; the present analysis focuses on Class 1, which comprises 18.06% of the classified corpus. Class 1 offers rich insights into children's interpretations of care and well-being within the hospital setting. Their definitions emphasize not only technical healthcare actions but also the emotional and relational dimensions of care. Expressions such as “being with me,” “helping,” “asking if I’m okay,” “caring with affection,” and “protecting me from the cold” reflect a deep appreciation for presence, empathy, and attentiveness. Children described care as acts of comfort and reassurance during painful procedures and illness, highlighting the importance of consistent displays of affection, concern, and availability. Moreover, the children identified a playful dimension of care, recounting moments when adults and peers engaged in laughter and fun as forms of emotional support. They recognized care as a reciprocal experience—shared between adults and children, and among peers—through gestures of affection, companionship, and play. The findings reveal that children's understandings of care and well-being extend beyond conventional, technique-centered models. Their perspectives underscore the value of agency and participation in shaping care practices that are sensitive to generational needs. This contributes to the development of more inclusive and child-centered approaches to healthcare in hospital environments.

ABSTRACT. Research on subjective well-being (SWB) has traditionally relied on life satisfaction as a single-item measure, assuming that it adequately captures the complexities of people’s lives. While this approach has the advantage of simplicity and comparability, it risks reducing a multidimensional construct to a unidimensional indicator. This paper examines the extent to which such reductionism obscures the cognitive, affective, and eudaimonic dimensions that jointly configure subjective well-being. Drawing on the BIARE survey in Mexico (2014–2023), I assembled a dataset of over 65,000 observations and tested alternative models of subjective well-being through exploratory factor analysis, principal components analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. This empirical strategy allowed for the explicit inclusion of eudaimonic indicators, which are frequently neglected in favour of the more conventional tripartite model that considers life satisfaction and the balance of positive and negative affect. The results show that at least three competing models provide robust and statistically sound accounts of the structure of subjective well-being, each achieving strong and comparable goodness-of-fit indices. Rather than pointing to a single dominant structure, this finding suggests that subjective well-being is fluid and dynamic, with the relative salience of cognitive, affective, and eudaimonic components shifting according to time, context, and analytic specification. These results have both conceptual and practical implications. Conceptually, they call for a reconsideration of subjective well-being not as a fixed structure but as a multidimensional and context-sensitive phenomenon. Practically, they caution against treating life satisfaction as a catch-all proxy, and invite researchers and policymakers to recognize the distinctive roles played by different well-being dimensions when designing surveys, evaluating policies, and interpreting data.

ABSTRACT. Urban well-being, in its broadest sense, is a multidimensional concept encompassing the quality of individuals’ relationship with the built environment, the effects of environmental conditions on physical and psychological health, and lifestyles that are compatible with the ecosystem. Recent studies have revealed that urban well-being is closely associated with individuals’ life satisfaction and levels of social connectedness. Numerous factors influence urban well-being, one of which is undoubtedly the practice of adaptive reuse within the scope of urban planning. Such practices aim to contribute to individual well-being by addressing the social, economic, and environmental challenges of cities through the repurposing of old buildings. When carried out in accordance with established principles, adaptive reuse not only improves the physical environmental conditions that support urban well-being but also strengthens residents’ sense of cultural belonging, thereby enhancing psychological and social well-being. Moreover, preserving the authentic architectural characteristics of historical buildings contributes to the aesthetic value of the city and raises environmental awareness. However, in many adaptive reuse projects, the dimension of urban well-being tends to be overlooked. This research presents research findings on the effects of adaptive reuse practices within Galataport Istanbul, one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in Turkey, on the well-being of people living in and around the project area. For the rsearch, a model based on expert opinions was first developed using the Fuzzy Decision-Making (FDM) technique. Subsequently, qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 participants — including 5 visitors, 5 local residents, 5 local shopkeepers, and 5 architects — and the data obtained were analyzed accordingly. The analysis revealed that 32 out of a total of 45 opinions expressed by participants (71.1%) were negative, indicating that the adaptive reuse efforts in the project exhibit significant shortcomings in supporting urban well-being. In particular, notable deficiencies were observed in fundamental components of urban well-being such as psychological comfort and accessibility. This finding suggests that, beyond the project’s physical transformation, the social, emotional, and psychological bonds that users establish with their environment have not been adequately considered.

ABSTRACT. In one of the world’s most innovative and prosperous regions, deep inequities continue to shape the daily realities of Hispanic/Latino residents. To better understand these disparities, Applied Survey Research partnered with the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley on a multi-year needs assessment (2011, 2018, 2023) that provided a longitudinal review of Hispanic/Latino quality of life in the region. The reports examined five key domains of well-being – education, health, housing, economic opportunity, and civic engagement – and equipped local leaders and stakeholders with data to fuel effective action and engagement to improve the well-being of Latinos in Silicon Valley.

Results revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified inequities, particularly in education and housing. Fewer Hispanic/Latino children are meeting grade-level standards in reading and math, and more families face unaffordable housing. Hispanic/Latino residents are now disproportionately represented among the region’s unhoused – a sharp increase from previous years. Yet, progress is evident: household incomes have risen, more high school students are graduating and college-ready, and environmental engagement remains strong.

“The report card is not the grading of Latinos, the report card is the grading of the system and its failures.” (Silicon Valley community leader)

At a community-wide summit, the 2023 Report Card was unveiled to cross-sector partners, civic leaders, and advocates. Data presentations and small-group discussions surfaced emerging trends, sparked problem-solving, and aligned residents and policymakers on priorities to advance equity and strengthen regional well-being. Together we will revisit that pivotal moment – sharing what has unfolded since the summit and how those early conversations have continued to inform action and progress throughout Silicon Valley.

The Silicon Valley Latino Report Card series serves as both a mirror and a roadmap – revealing persistent inequities while guiding pathways toward change. The 2023 findings show that progress and disparity can coexist, underscoring that innovation without inclusion is incomplete. The cross-sector summit that followed demonstrated the power of data to unite partners, inspire accountability, and catalyze collective action. This presentation will distill the most salient findings, share what has unfolded since the summit, and outline concrete strategies – policy, investment, and practice – to translate insight into measurable improvements in the well-being of Hispanic/Latino residents. Together, these efforts point toward a more equitable and inclusive prosperity for Silicon Valley.

ABSTRACT. El estudio tuvo como objetivo adaptar del español al contexto cultural y lingüístico del Quechua Collao y analizar las propiedades psicométricas del 8-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-8) en Puno, Perú. Participaron 198 individuos quechuahablantes que residen en las provincias de San Román, Azángaro y Melgar de la región Puno, mayores de 18 años y de ambos sexos. Se evaluó la evidencia de validez basada en el contenido, en la estructura interna, mediante el análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC), la confiabilidad, la invariancia de la medición y los parámetros de dificultad y discriminación de los ítems del SF-8. Los resultados indicaron que los ítems son claros, relevantes y consistentes. El AFC confirmó adecuados índices de ajustes en el modelo de dos factores de salud física y mental (CFI=.96; SRMR= .046; RMSEA= .08[.058, .116]), una buena confiabilidad para los factores de salud física (ω = .87 [IC del 95%: .85, .90]) y salud mental (ω = .84 [IC del 95%: .80, .87]). Además, la SF-8 fue invariante según grupos de sexo. Así también, el ítem 8 y el ítem 2 presentaron la mayor discriminación; mientras que, el SF-8 resulta más precisa para medir niveles medio y alto de la salud física y salud mental percibida. En conclusión, se presentó evidencia de validez para un modelo de dos factores del SF-8 adaptado al Quechua Collao, así como una adecuada confiabilidad, invarianza según el sexo y parámetros de discriminación y dificultad. El uso de la SF-8 podría beneficiar la investigación y atención de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en población quechuahablante

ABSTRACT. El objetivo fue analizar la estructura factorial, fiabilidad e invarianza de la medición transnacional de la 8-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-8) en cinco países latinoamericanos. Participaron 1940 personas residentes en El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Colombia y Venezuela. Las edades promedio de los participantes oscilaron 34,4 años (DE = 11,9 años) y 45,5 años (DE = 16,5 años). En todos los países hay una mayor proporción de mujeres (> 59%). Se estimaron cinco modelos CFA basados en resultados anteriores y/o consideraciones de validez de contenido. Los resultados indicaron que el modelo de dos factores (salud física y mental) sin el ítem 1 y 5 fue el que mejor representó los datos en todos los países. El ítem 5 fue eliminado por tener bajas cargas factoriales en todos los modelos estimados y en todos los países; y el ítem 1 se eliminó porque está redactado de manera general y es difícil identificar si está midiendo el componente físico o de salud mental. Esta versión de seis ítems (SF-6) mostró evidencias de fiabilidad adecuada y es estrictamente invariante en todos los países en la secuencia de modelos de invarianza planteados. Las diferencias reportadas en las dimensiones física y mental fueron irrelevantes y pequeñas entre todos los países. En conclusión, se propone una versión de 6 ítems de la Short Form Health Survey (SF-6) que es mejor representada por dos dimensiones (física y mental) y que es invariante entre países latinoamericanos. Tener evidencia sobre las medidas de resultados en salud es importante ya que se utilizan mucho en el ámbito clínico.

ABSTRACT. Introducción: Las experiencias de discriminación étnica-racial (DER) afectan la salud física y psicológica de quienes la han sufrido. En Perú, el racismo y la discriminación es un fenómeno vigente y es uno de los países con mayor percepción de racismo en la región de Latinoamérica; sin embargo, se conoce poco sobre sus efectos psicológicos. En tal sentido, el objetivo del presente estudio es examinar la relación entre las experiencias de DER, la autoestima y el bienestar psicológico en población peruana. Método: Participaron 654 adultos peruanos seleccionados a través de un muestreo no probabilístico por bola de nieve con edad promedio de M = 24.97 años (DE = 8.02), a quienes se les administró la Escala de Experiencias de Discriminación, la Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg y la Escala de Bienestar Subjetivo; todas validadas en Perú. Resultados: Mediante regresión estructural, en el paquete R, se creó un modelo explicativo el cual mostró un ajuste adecuado (CFI = .990; TLI = .989; RMSEA = .072; SRMR = .059), donde las experiencias de DER tenían una relación inversa con la autoestima (β = -.111) y con el bienestar subjetivo (β = -.087), pero con tamaños del efecto bajos. Además, el modelo fue invariante según sexo y edad, aunque a nivel descriptivo, los jóvenes y los varones eran quienes presentaban mayor impacto de la DER en la autoestima y el bienestar subjetivo a diferencia de los adultos y las mujeres. Conclusión: Las experiencias de DER pueden afectar negativamente la autoestima y el bienestar subjetivo y esta incidencia puede ser mayor en jóvenes y varones.

ABSTRACT. Modelo Integral de Bienestar en Adultos Mayores Patricia Ripoll Moraga¹, Erna Ripoll Moraga², Ana Loreto Ditzel Lacoa³

¹ Psicóloga Clínica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ejercicio independiente de la profesión, Villarrica, Chile ² Médico Cirujano, Universidad de Chile, Especialidad en Medicina Interna e Inmunología, Médico Funcional, ejercicio independiente de la profesión, Villarrica, Chile ³ Facultad de Psicología, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago de Chile, Chile

RESUMEN El envejecimiento constituye uno de los principales desafíos de la salud pública contemporánea, no solo por el aumento sostenido de la población mayor, sino también por la necesidad de favorecer una vejez activa, plena y con sentido. Desde nuestra experiencia clínica y comunitaria en programas de salud integral, proponemos un Modelo Integral de Bienestar en Adultos Mayores (MIBAM) que articula dimensiones físicas, emocionales, cognitivas y espirituales con el propósito de incentivar un cambio profundo y sostenible en los estilos de vida. El modelo se organiza en siete ejes: (1) alimentación antiinflamatoria, (2) meditación, (3) conexión espiritual, (4) ejercicio físico regular, (5) sanación de heridas del pasado, (6) gestión de la toxicidad emocional en la vida cotidiana y (7) transformación de creencias limitantes. Cada dimensión se sustenta en evidencia científica que demuestra su impacto en la reducción de factores de riesgo, la mejora de la calidad de vida y el fortalecimiento de la resiliencia psicológica y espiritual. Un elemento innovador del modelo es su carácter vivencial. Más allá de la transmisión de conocimientos, se busca generar experiencias de transformación que permitan a las personas constatar los beneficios de los cambios en su vida diaria. La metodología grupal —a través de círculos de trabajo, retiros y acompañamiento continuo— potencia la motivación, el sentido de pertenencia y la adherencia a los nuevos hábitos, generando sinergias que refuerzan la integración cuerpo-mente-espíritu. Este enfoque propone un modelo de envejecimiento saludable basado no solo en la prevención de enfermedades, sino en la promoción activa de bienestar, vitalidad y plenitud en la adultez mayor.

Integral Wellness Model for Older Adults

Patricia Ripoll Moraga¹, Erna Ripoll Moraga², Ana Loreto Ditzel Lacoa³

¹ Clinical Psychologist, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, independent practice, Villarrica, Chile ² Medical Doctor, University of Chile, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Immunology, Functional Medicine, independent practice, Villarrica, Chile ³ Faculty of Psychology, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago de Chile, Chile

ABSTRACT Aging constitutes one of the main challenges for contemporary public health, not only because of the sustained increase in the older adult population, but also due to the need to promote an active, meaningful, and fulfilling aging process. Based on our clinical and community experience in integral health programs, we propose an Integral Wellness Model for Older Adults (MIBAM) that articulates physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual dimensions with the purpose of fostering a profound and sustainable change in lifestyle. The model is organized around seven axes: (1) anti-inflammatory nutrition, (2) meditation, (3) spiritual connection, (4) regular physical exercise, (5) healing of past wounds, (6) management of emotional toxicity in daily life, and (7) transformation of limiting beliefs. Each dimension is supported by scientific evidence demonstrating its impact on reducing risk factors, improving quality of life, and strengthening psychological and spiritual resilience. An innovative element of this model is its experiential character. Beyond the transmission of knowledge, it seeks to generate transformative experiences that allow individuals to perceive the benefits of lifestyle changes in their daily lives. The group methodology—through work circles, retreats, and continuous support—enhances motivation, sense of belonging, and adherence to new habits, generating synergies that reinforce the integration of body, mind, and spirit. This approach proposes a model of healthy aging based not only on disease prevention, but on the active promotion of wellness, vitality, and fulfillment in older adulthood.

ABSTRACT. El bienestar es una experiencia multidimensional que se configura de manera distinta según las circunstancias de vida de cada persona. En el caso de los adultos mayores, esta experiencia tiene características específicas influenciadas por su salud, entorno, redes de apoyo y hábitos de actividad. Si bien estudios previos han señalado que la participación en actividades de recreación o convivencia se asocia con una mejor percepción de la vejez, y que la pérdida de salud, la soledad o la dependencia impactan negativamente el bienestar, poco se ha explorado sobre cómo los propios adultos mayores construyen y expresan su bienestar subjetivo de manera espontánea. Para abordar esta cuestión, se aplicó una encuesta nacional en distintas regiones de México que proporciona diversidad analítica de estratos y territorios. Las preguntas abiertas sobre bienestar subjetivo permitieron que los participantes declararan libremente lo que valoran y disfrutan, minimizando sesgos de inducción. Las respuestas se codificaron según dos dimensiones: 1) la dimensión de bienestar subjetivo, incluyendo componentes eudaimónicos, emocionales/afectivos y de satisfacción con la vida, y 2) el tipo de actividad referida, diferenciando entre actividades individuales y actividades gregarias. El análisis propuesto se estructura en dos niveles. Primero, se utilizarán modelos logit para explicar el tipo de actividad (individual vs. gregaria) a partir de variables de bienestar objetivo como salud, vivienda, ingresos y redes de soporte, explorando interacciones que puedan identificar combinaciones relevantes de condiciones objetivas. Segundo, se aplicará análisis de correspondencias múltiples para visualizar asociaciones entre dimensiones de bienestar subjetivo y determinantes objetivos, con el objetivo de construir perfiles de bienestar que reflejen cómo distintas combinaciones de condiciones y formas de actividad se relacionan con la percepción de bienestar. Esta estrategia permite explorar hipótesis sobre cómo el tipo de actividad puede moderar la relación entre condiciones objetivas y bienestar subjetivo, y cómo emergen perfiles de bienestar entre adultos mayores por la interacción entre factores objetivos y las formas en que las personas orientan su actividad y disfrute de la vida.

ABSTRACT. Introducción: La calidad de vida en la vejez constituye un desafío central para la salud pública, pues involucra no solo aspectos físicos, sino también la preservación de la autonomía, la intimidad y la participación social. En este marco, identificar qué dimensiones resultan más influyentes permite orientar programas de intervención que fortalezcan el bienestar en los adultos mayores. Objetivo: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la calidad de vida en adultos mayores adscritos a un centro de salud mediante un análisis de redes, con el fin de identificar los nodos más relevantes en la estructura de sus dimensiones. Método: Se realizó un estudio transversal y correlacional con 145 adultos mayores de entre 60 y 80 años (M = 66), seleccionados por muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Se utilizó la escala WHOQOL-OLD, validada en población peruana, aplicada en formato autoadministrado o entrevista, según las competencias de cada participante. El análisis se realizó en JASP, incluyendo medidas descriptivas, estimaciones de centralidad (Strength y Expected Influence) y estabilidad mediante bootstrapping. Resultados: Los resultados revelaron una red robusta y estable. La capacidad sensorial y la intimidad fueron los nodos con mayor centralidad, evidenciando que la posibilidad de conservar los sentidos y mantener vínculos cercanos constituye el núcleo del bienestar en la vejez. Estas dimensiones se relacionaron estrechamente con la autonomía, reforzando que la independencia cotidiana depende tanto del funcionamiento sensorial como de los lazos afectivos. Además, se halló una asociación positiva entre actividades e interacción social, reflejando que la participación en la vida diaria potencia la integración comunitaria. En contraste, la dimensión muerte/agonía mostró una relación negativa con la interacción social, sugiriendo que el aislamiento puede intensificar sentimientos de vulnerabilidad y temor. Conclusión: La calidad de vida en adultos mayores se organiza principalmente en torno a la capacidad sensorial y la intimidad, dimensiones que deben ser priorizadas en las estrategias de salud y acompañamiento social para promover un envejecimiento digno y pleno.

ABSTRACT. This study compares happiness and its main predictors in Colombia and Mexico, drawing on the Colombian National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) happiness survey and the 2021 Encuesta Nacional de Bienestar Autorreportado (ENBIARE) from Mexico. Results indicate that average happiness levels are slightly higher in Mexico than in Colombia. Both countries show broadly similar satisfaction across most life domains, yet important differences emerge. Mexicans report substantially higher satisfaction with their main activity (work, study, or care), scoring around 1.5 points higher on a 0–10 scale. This finding is consistent with Mexico’s income advantage, as Colombia remains at least 25% poorer in nominal or PPP terms. By contrast, Colombians express greater satisfaction with safety and security, scoring about 0.5 points higher than Mexicans—a notable reversal given Colombia’s history of violence in the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, correlations across satisfaction domains tend to be stronger in Colombia, suggesting that well-being there is more tightly linked across different life spheres. These findings highlight both the similarities and distinctive challenges each country faces in advancing subjective well-being.

ABSTRACT. Bystanders play a potentially important role in intervening in incidents of bullying and discrimination based on biases (e.g., gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity etc). When bystanders offer help, their actions mostly have a positive influence (e.g., on quality-of-life indicators of subjective happiness/wellbeing) on the targets of the bullying, other people, and the bystanders themselves. Non-action has the opposite effect, decreasing subjective happiness and wellbeing.

To date, most research on bystander influences on quality of life-related topics has been conducted in English-speaking countries. In this presentation, we provide a summary of a re-analysis of our qualitative survey and interview results from diverse parts of the world (i.e., Brazil, Colombia, Finland, Guatemala, UK). The existing data were re-analysed using deductive thematic analysis, relating bystander action/non-action to participant descriptions of subjective happiness and wellbeing. We discuss the results in terms of the importance of bystander interventions in improving quality of life, happiness, and well-being in different countries and contexts.

ABSTRACT. Happiness has become an increasingly relevant topic in recent decades. The multidisciplinary scientific investigation of this theme, particularly in the fields of social sciences and psychology, has contributed to both the development of international rankings and to the formulation of public policies. Latin America, despite its historical challenges in economic and social development compared to other regions, has occupied a prominent position in global happiness reports. However, the way happiness is conceptually understood and operationalized in empirical research raises questions regarding the instruments used and the interpretations adopted across different sociocultural contexts. This study aims to explore how happiness has been investigated in Latin America and to reflect on current limitations and potential directions for advancement in this field. A scoping review was conducted using the SciELO and LILACS databases. Peer-reviewed articles originating from the region, published between 2014 and 2024 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, were included. The search initially identified 1,358 records. After removing duplicates and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 231 relevant articles remained for analysis. Preliminary results indicate a broad understanding of the concept of happiness, a predominance of quantitative studies, a prevalence of cross-sectional designs, and variations in thematic centrality. More specifically, the concept’s polysemy was evidenced by the diversity of instruments employed to investigate it. Most quantitative studies rely on regionalized samples and simplified measures, such as single-item questions or short scales, often originally developed in other cultural contexts. Longitudinal designs were scarcely represented. The topic of happiness exhibited varying degrees of centrality, addressed as a secondary construct associated with other variables in most studies, and as a central focus in only a small number of publications. Recognizing the methodological and conceptual limitations highlights the need for culturally sensitive approaches and instruments capable of capturing the multiple meanings attributed to happiness in the region. Advancing in this direction may bridge the gap between scientific production and the lived experiences of Latin American populations, enriching both the academic agenda and the public debate on happiness.

ABSTRACT. Participatory budgeting (PB) is democratic process in which community members decide how to allocate part of a public budget, usually at the municipal level. It emerged in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 1989, and over time was adopted by thousands of towns and cities, first in Latin America and later around the world, becoming one of the most popular democratic innovations worldwide. PB makes an impact on wellbeing and quality of life through three main avenues: relationships, agency, and public services.

First, regarding relationships, PB strengthens social bonds by creating community spaces in which residents and government officials collaborate to address local needs. The decision-making processes that are part of PB promotes trust, mutual respect, empathy, conflict resolution skills, and new friendships among participants. Many of these relationships continue after the PB process ends, generating increases in social capital and nurturing a more deliberative culture. Sometimes, the process leads to local development initiatives and workers’ cooperatives.

Second, agency, the belief on one’s ability to influence events, grows in PB through community action for mutual benefits that have tangible outcomes. This sense of empowerment promotes happiness and civic engagement, and the ensuing collective political efficacy increases resilience and reduces feelings of helplessness, especially among marginalized groups. In short, PB nurtures a more active and connected citizenship.

Third, PB has an impact on quality of life through new infrastructure and improved public services, from potable water, sewage, pavement and electricity to parks, schools, healthcare, sanitation, cultural centers, sports facilities, daycare, housing, and so on. These projects usually benefit underserved areas, improving equity. Moreover, PB has been associated with improved health indicators, lower infant mortality, more active neighborhood associations, higher satisfaction with local government, and a stronger sense of belonging, livability and community pride. It has also been found that PB can promote the development of democratic attitudes, values and dispositions among participants, which in turn improves the quality of democracy.

This presentation will summarize main research findings on these three areas of impact, with a focus on studies in Latin American cities. It will also address some of the factors that lead to successful implementation and key challenges faced by participatory budgeting processes.

ABSTRACT. This study investigates the relationship between life qaulity, migration and entrepreneurial activity in Guatemala. Building on existing literature, it posits that both migrants and entrepreneurs share a propensity for risk tolerance, suggesting that Guatemalan migrants — being less risk-averse — are more likely to engage in entrepreneurial endeavors. To test this hypothesis, the study employs data from the 2023 National Survey of Living Conditions (ENCOVI) to construct a sensation-seeking index, applying established psychological frameworks toquantitatively assess migrants’ attitudes toward risk. Additionally, an entrepreneurial profile is developed to capture both the behavioral characteristics and motivational factors underlying business creation. Through a correlational analytical approach, the study evaluates how these factors interact to shape entrepreneurial intent an life quality perception among Guatemalan internal migrants. The results reveal that, despite exhibiting traits commonly linked to entrepreneurship —such as adaptability and risk tolerance — migrants display lower levels of entrepreneurial activity than non-migrants. This disparity appears to stem from structural constraints, including limited access to credit, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and weak institutional support. These findings underscore that while migration may enhance exposure to opportunity and innovation, the translation of such potential into entrepreneurial outcomes is heavily mediated by systemic conditions, as a result fail to translate into improved perception of life quality. Consequently, policy efforts aimed at strengthening regulatory frameworks and expanding financial inclusion are essential to cultivate a more enabling entrepreneurial ecosystem for Guatemala’s internal migrants.

ABSTRACT. Regenerative Governance for Well-Being: Reclaiming Leadership and Balance as Foundations for Sustainable Quality of Life

This paper explores how regenerative governance—a model of leadership grounded in balance, ethics, and co-decision authority—can strengthen quality of life and well-being in the Global South. It argues that regeneration begins when those most connected to land, culture, and community hold real decision-making power in shaping policies, economies, and social systems. When leadership reflects this diversity of lived experience, communities achieve greater trust, stability, and collective well-being.

The study links leadership, sustainability, and well-being by showing that quality of life depends not only on access to resources but on who leads and decides how those resources are managed. Leadership concentrated in distant or extractive institutions weakens both social and ecological systems; leadership rooted in communities restores them through reciprocity, representation, and cultural continuity.

Drawing from examples of community-based and Indigenous governance in Latin America—and connecting these lessons to co-governance structures within neoliberal contexts such as New Zealand, Australia, and Canada—this paper highlights how regenerative leadership models can be adapted across systems to align equity, sustainability, and long-term well-being.

Ultimately, it argues that quality of life improves when leadership itself becomes regenerative—when the people closest to the realities of land, culture, and sustainability are the ones guiding the decisions that shape collective prosperity and ecological balance.

ABSTRACT. The climacteric symptoms experienced by menopausal women significantly affect their quality of life. These changes can lead to sexual dysfunction, an increased risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, psychiatric disorders, and chronic kidney disease. The psychological impact of menopausal symptoms is also substantial, including mood swings, depression, and anxiety. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in alleviating menopausal symptoms in women aged 45 years and older. Twelve women with menopausal symptoms completed a structured survey based on the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL). After diagnostic evaluation, participants underwent three months of mindfulness-based interventions. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were administered to assess changes in symptom severity. Significant improvements were found in psychosocial and physiological symptoms as well as in overall quality of life scores (p<0.01). Moderate improvements in vasomotor and sexual symptoms were also observed (p<0.05). These findings contribute to our understanding of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions and suggest their potential as a non-pharmacological treatment option for reducing climacteric symptoms and improving overall quality of life among menopausal women.

ABSTRACT. Studies have consistently demonstrated that mothers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to experience lower quality of life and reduced access to leisure activities, particularly those involving social interactions with friends and extended family. This study investigates leisure, a key component of quality of life, in mothers of adults with ASD who require substantial or very substantial levels of support. The findings were based on the environmental domain of The World Health Organization Quality of Life: Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) and a semi-structured interview protocol. The data was collected from a sample of 11 women residing in various regions of Brazil and from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Findings indicate that limited access to formal and informal support systems significantly restricts these mothers’ opportunities for leisure. Most leisure activities are conducted in the presence of their adult children with ASD, and are therefore shaped by the children’s preferences and capabilities. While participants expressed joy and fulfillment in spending time with their children, they also acknowledged the importance of having time for rest and self-directed leisure. Some participants also observed the difficulty of going out with their children due to challenging behaviours and the concern about them harming themselves or others. Additionally, financial constraints emerged as a critical factor: many mothers noted high expenditures related to medical appointments, various therapeutic interventions, and repairs of household items damaged during behavioral crises. These financial demands further limit their ability to engage in leisure activities independently. Multiple interrelated factors, including economic circumstances, social support, and access to leisure, influence quality of life. The present study revealed that the leisure opportunities and overall quality of life of mothers of adults with ASD are significantly constrained due to their children's challenging behaviours, the high expenses associated with their care, and limited social support networks. This paper underscores the urgent need for further research to deepen the understanding of leisure and quality of life among mothers of adults with ASD, and to develop targeted interventions that improve access to leisure and social support across diverse socioeconomic contexts.

ABSTRACT. In recent years, many young men have reported increasing feelings of romantic and sexual loneliness. This form of disconnection extends beyond the absence of relationships—it reflects a growing sense of exclusion and misfit with changing norms of intimacy and masculinity. Such loneliness has been linked to lower life satisfaction, elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety, and a gradual withdrawal from real life toward virtual environments. The aim of this study was to examine whether romantic and sexual loneliness had more profound consequences for young men’s mental health and well-being than for women. Across three Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Models (RI-CLPM) using four-wave data (N = 1556), we tested associations between romantic loneliness, life satisfaction, mental health (PHQ/GAD), and perceived fit to virtual versus real environments. Gender differences were observed primarily at the trait and within-wave levels. Men reported higher chronic loneliness and stronger trait-level links between loneliness, lower life satisfaction, and greater anxiety–depression symptoms. Within-wave covariances further indicated that loneliness co-occurred more strongly with reduced mental health among men. A cross-lagged effect also appeared among men, where lower life satisfaction predicted subsequent increases in loneliness. Finally, men showed a stronger positive association between loneliness and perceived fit to virtual spaces than women, suggesting that virtual environments may serve as a more consistent source of belonging for them. Overall, cross-lagged effects were weak and largely comparable across genders, pointing to relatively stable rather than dynamic patterns of association. Together, our findings suggest that romantic and sexual loneliness is not only more widespread among young men but also more psychologically consequential—shaping their mental health and connection to the virtual environments.

ABSTRACT. La investigación sobre el bienestar subjetivo (BS) de adolescentes que viven en centros de acogimiento residencial es escasa en Chile. A pesar de los acuerdos internacionales de las últimas décadas que alientan a los países a fortalecer las alternativas basadas en las familias para adolescentes en condiciones de vulnerabilidad, un número significativo de ellos permanece en contextos institucionales. Este estudio aborda esta brecha al evaluar el BS, incluyendo sus dimensiones cognitivas y afectivas, en esta población, y explorar diferencias de género. Se utilizó un diseño cuantitativo con una muestra de 268 adolescentes (10 a 19 años) que viven en centros de atención residencial en todo Chile (51,9% niñas, 44,4% niños y 3,7% otro género). Los datos se recolectaron utilizando instrumentos validados del proyecto internacional Children's Worlds. Los análisis estadísticos incluyeron descriptivos, correlaciones y modelos de regresión múltiple para identificar las variables asociadas con el BS. Los hallazgos revelan que los adolescentes en atención residencial reportan puntajes significativamente más bajos en todos los indicadores positivos de BS en comparación con la población general. Las niñas mostraron puntajes consistentemente más bajos que los niños, con diferencias de género especialmente significativas en el componente cognitivo del bienestar. Estos resultados sugieren que las experiencias de los adolescentes en la atención residencial varían notablemente según el género. Esta investigación destaca la necesidad de diferenciar las dimensiones cognitiva y afectiva del bienestar en futuros estudios. Las implicaciones de estos hallazgos para el diseño e implementación de políticas públicas orientadas a mejorar el bienestar de esta población se discuten en torno al sistema de protección de la infancia.

ABSTRACT. Esta ponencia presenta el Programa P.A.T.H.S.(Programa Social Holístico para el desarrollo del well-being de los adolescentes), liderado por el Dr. Daniel Shek en la Universidad Politécnica de Hong Kong del cual participan distintas universidades, centros educativos y organismos gubernamentales. El programa consiste en una propuesta pedagógica y didáctica cuyo propósito es promover el well-being y el desarrollo positivo de los jóvenes en los primeros años de la escuela secundaria, a partir de un nuevo curriculum. El programa se produjo inicialmente en chino y en inglés. En esta presentación, analizamos el proceso de traducción de los materiales de P.A.T.H.S. al español de América Latina, producido por el equipo UniCom, de la Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora, Argentina. PATHS está organizado en una serie de manuales didácticos que reúnen contenido, objetivos de formación, actividades de aprendizaje, pautas de actuación docente y recursos, entre otros aspectos. Nos interesa destacar las contribuciones de este material al desarrollo de los estudiantes, potenciando su bienestar, mejorando su resiliencia y previniendo la aparición de problemas sociales que afectan sus vidas. Asimismo, comentaremos el trabajo que hemos realizado y las adaptaciones culturales que han sido necesarias para llevar adelante la traducción de los materiales de P.A.T.H.S. al lenguaje latinoamericano para su uso en instituciones educativas de la citada región, teniendo en cuenta las características de los procesos de formación y las idiosincrasias específicas de docentes y estudiantes de los países latinoamericanos.

ABSTRACT. El presente trabajo expone los avances de una investigación enmarcada en una tesis doctoral, orientada a analizar los sentimientos expresados por las y los estudiantes ingresantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora (Argentina) respecto de su experiencia inicial en la vida universitaria. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, de método cualitativo, que emplea como técnicas de recolección de datos la entrevista semiestructurada y la técnica escrita de frases incompletas. El estudio se sustenta en los enfoques contemporáneos sobre el bienestar (wellbeing), entendido como la evaluación subjetiva que las personas realizan de su vida y el grado de satisfacción que perciben respecto de ella (Diener, 1984; Veenhoven, 1984). Desde esta perspectiva, el ingreso a la educación superior se concibe como una experiencia social y emocional que puede promover el bienestar subjetivo, al ofrecer oportunidades de desarrollo personal, reconocimiento y autorrealización (Tonon, 2005). Se presentan los resultados preliminares del análisis de las respuestas de las y los estudiantes que refieren al bienestar en el contexto del ingreso universitario. Los hallazgos permiten reflexionar sobre el papel de la experiencia universitaria inicial en la construcción de una vida percibida como más plena, satisfactoria y significativa.

ABSTRACT. El crecimiento urbano en las ciudades intermedias de Argentina ha intensificado la desigualdad y la fragmentación social, en un contexto de progresivo retraimiento estatal. En Mar del Plata, este proceso ha estado marcado por la expansión de la mancha urbana sin un incremento proporcional de la población, lo que responde, entre otros factores, a la especulación inmobiliaria en barrios cerrados y a la expulsión de sectores vulnerables hacia periferias con infraestructuras precarias. Este proceso de crecimiento ha generado múltiples desafíos en términos de bienestar social, acceso a servicios y equidad territorial. La distribución desigual de infraestructuras básicas, como también el acceso a la educación, empleo y vivienda adecuada, impacta directamente en el bienestar de la población y refuerza las brechas espaciales. Develar las dinámicas internas de la ciudad y sus periferias en expansión es fundamental para construir una mirada integral sobre su transformación territorial. Estos procesos no solo modifican la morfología y funcionalidad del espacio, sino que también reconfiguran el acceso a derechos fundamentales, condicionando la vida cotidiana de sus habitantes. En este marco, las preguntas centrales que guían esta investigación son: ¿Cómo ha afectado territorialmente el proceso de expansión urbana a Mar del Plata durante el primer cuarto del siglo XXI?¿De qué manera ha impactado en el bienestar social de sus habitantes? y ¿En qué medida ambos han reconfigurado las formas de habitar el territorio local? El objetivo general de esta ponencia es analizar la ciudad de Mar del Plata desde una perspectiva de bienestar social en el período 2000-2025, con el fin de construir un mapeo social que evidencie las desigualdades territoriales y el impacto diferencial del crecimiento urbano. Este trabajo analiza la distribución territorial del bienestar social en Mar del Plata como parte de la dinámica de crecimiento urbano por expansión de la mancha urbana y densificación poblacional en diversos núcleos, mediante la construcción de un índice sintético que integra las dimensiones socioeconómica y ambiental. A partir de datos del Censo 2022 y fuentes complementarias, las variables fueron estandarizadas en puntajes Z y trabajadas a escala de radio censal. Para la definición de las áreas de crecimiento se ha desarrollado una metodología comparativa de análisis de imágenes satelitales mediante fotolectura y comparación de censos (2001-2022) que permite reconocer las dinámicas de densificación por radio censal. Los resultados muestran una ciudad atravesada por desigualdades. Mientras el sector intraejidal concentra valores medios y altos, con islas de densificación poblacional evidentes, los sectores fuera del ejido registran déficits marcados, y en ciertos casos combina áreas de bienestar con otras fragmentadas. Se evidencian divergencias entre dimensiones, siendo vivienda y conectividad las más críticas, con áreas que logran mejores indicadores sociales pero presentan riesgos ambientales, y viceversa.

ABSTRACT. El Informe Mundial sobre la Felicidad del 2025 (World Happiness Report) reporta que México está entre los diez países con mayor índice, ubicándose en el lugar 10 de 147 naciones encuestadas. Este hecho nos motiva a reflexionar sobre las implicaciones de la posición de México en el ranking internacional. Para comprender esta posición, es fundamental analizar el bienestar subjetivo no solo como una síntesis global, sino también como un conjunto de experiencias y apreciaciones parciales en dominios de vida específicos de las personas (Rojas et al., 2024). En el presente trabajo proponemos revisar el avance en la comprensión del bienestar subjetivo y su compleja relación con la pobreza y el desarrollo en México y para tal fin proponemos su estudio mediante el uso de metodologías tales como el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM), análisis de clases latentes (LCA) y modelos de regresión espacial (LISA) capaces de capturar la heterogeneidad no observable en las poblaciones que han permitido desagregar la aparente uniformidad de los promedios nacionales reportados por mediciones agregadas, revelando realidades sociales multivariadas y patrones geográficos heterogéneos. Los SEM han sido fundamentales para validar la estructura multidimensional del constructo de bienestar subjetivo. Investigaciones como la de Daniel-Gonzalez et al. (2020) confirmaron que el bienestar se compone de factores correlacionados pero distintivos (afecto positivo, afecto negativo y satisfacción con la vida), superando visiones unidimensionales. Asimismo, estudios como el de Iamtrakul et al. (2024) utilizan SEM para modelar las relaciones causales complejas entre variables latentes, y como impacta en la calidad de vida, cuantificando efectos directos e indirectos que los análisis tradicionales pasarían por alto. Complementariamente, el LCA permite identificar subpoblaciones homogéneas dentro de la heterogeneidad general. El trabajo de Vargas (2018) es relevante al utilizar LCA para clasificar a la población mexicana en tres perfiles latentes de satisfacción con la vida: baja, media y alta. Esta segmentación reveló que la baja satisfacción se asocia con un síndrome de vulnerabilidad que combina alta marginación, bajo nivel educativo y precariedad laboral, lo que demuestra que no es una variable aislada, sino parte de una configuración socioeconómica subyacente. Finalmente, las técnicas espaciales, como el índice bivariado de Morán empleado por Vargas y Valdés (2025), exponen la autocorrelación geográfica del bienestar y de la pobreza en México. Estos modelos van más allá de las simples comparaciones regionales, cuantificando cómo la pobreza y el bienestar se agrupan territorialmente, formando clústeres en el sur-sureste, con alta pobreza y bajo bienestar, y en el norte, con la situación inversa, lo que evidencia la influencia de contextos regionales históricos y económicos no observables a escala individual. En conjunto, esta triangulación metodológica proporciona evidencia robusta para el diseño de políticas públicas. Los SEM validan los marcos conceptuales, el LCA identifica grupos prioritarios para intervenciones específicas y los modelos espaciales guían la focalización territorial. La conclusión es clara: sin estas herramientas, la heterogeneidad esencial que define la experiencia humana del bienestar permanecería oculta tras los promedios globales reportados por agencias internacionales, lo que impediría la creación de políticas sociales tan complejas y multidimensionales como los fenómenos que buscan resolver.

ABSTRACT. The study investigates the existence of a U-shaped curve in wellbeing in Mexico, in two periods (with different national representative samples) and comparing three different measures: life satisfaction, life domains, and Cantril’s ladder, to identify possible differences. The study employs multiple linear regression models, utilizing data from the INEGI's (Mexico's Office of National Statistics) 2014 and 2021 national wellbeing surveys, which encompass 69,726 participants aged 18 to 98 years old. The U-shaped curve of wellbeing is not present for all measures, with Cantril's ladder showing an inverted U-shape, as well as with the affective life and occupational satisfaction domains. The results suggest there is insufficient support for the U-curve evidence in the life cycle in general, as other studies have shown for other countries and regions; hence the curvilinear wellbeing-age relationship may not be fully generalizable. Inverted U-curve findings in the affective and occupational domains, as well as in Cantril’s ladder, are discussed.