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MINI REVIEW article

Front. Psychiatry
Sec. Psychological Therapy and Psychosomatics
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1443978
This article is part of the Research Topic Psychosocial Factors, Mental Comorbidities and Related Biomarkers Interacting with the Onset and Course of Somatic Diseases View all 5 articles

Mini-Review: Positive psychological well-being and cardiovascular health Running Head: positive well-being and cardiovascular health

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    Positive psychological well-being (PPWB) is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in cardiovascular health of both healthy individuals and those with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This mini-review synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the relationship between PPWB and cardiovascular health, examining relevant studies on PPWB in both populations. The conceptualization of PPWB encompasses hedonic and eudaimonic facets, with constructs such as optimism, purpose in life, and vitality playing crucial roles. Studies among healthy individuals show a significant association between PPWB and improved cardiovascular health indicators, while research among cardiac patients highlights the importance of PPWB in predicting outcomes such as mortality and rehospitalization. Mechanistic pathways linking PPWB and cardiovascular health include biological processes, health behavior changes, and additional psychological resources that mitigate stress. Despite the growing evidence, questions remain unanswered, necessitating further research to understand these relationships and develop effective interventions. Promoting psychological well-being alongside physical health can enhance cardiovascular disease prevention and management, offering a comprehensive approach to improving patient outcomes and overall well-being.

    Keywords: Positive psychological well-being, hedonic well-being, eudaimonic well-being cardiovascular health, Biological Mechanisms, Intervention Studies

    Received: 04 Jun 2024; Accepted: 07 Oct 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Zuccarella-Hackl, Princip, Sivakumar and von Känel. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Claudia Zuccarella-Hackl, University Hospital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

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