Cultural backgrounds play a big role in how we think about well-being. This includes different ideas like hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Let’s break it down:

1. Hedonic Well-Being:

   • This type is all about pleasure and happiness.
   • In collectivist cultures, like Japan, only 22% of people link happiness to personal enjoyment.
   • But in individualist cultures, like the United States, 48% of people feel the same way.

2. Eudaimonic Well-Being:

   • This focuses on finding meaning and realizing your true self.
   • In community-focused cultures, 70% of people say having a purpose is more important than just seeking pleasure.
   • This shows they have a wider view of what well-being means.

3. Statistical Insights:

   • A study found that 61% of people from individualist cultures feel more satisfied with life because of their personal achievements.
   • On the other hand, 75% of people from collectivist cultures value social harmony. This affects how they define what well-being is for them.

In short, where you live and your culture can really shape how you understand happiness and well-being!