THE IMPACT OF A POSITIVE WORLDVIEW ON QUALITY OF LIFE: ASPECTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

Abstract

This paper presents a study aimed at revealing the relationship between a positive outlook and three aspects of well-being: psychological, social and physiological. The following methods were used in the study: quasi-experimental study, correlation, and factor and regression analysis. The impact of a positive outlook on psychological and social well-being was investigated by examining various aspects of an individual’s outlook, such as ‘basic beliefs’, ‘openness to new experiences’, ‘values’, ‘existential fulfilment’, ‘interaction with others’, ‘self-acceptance’ and ‘adaptability to the world’. The study was carried out over a three-month period, from September to November 2023, with the aim of examining the influence of a positive worldview on individuals’ quality of life.  A total of 314 participants were involved in the research. The data analysis confirmed the need to create a factor structure for worldview, which consisted of six main elements: ‘harmony with the world’, ‘interaction with the world, ‘subordination to the world’, ‘dominance over the world’, ‘partnership with the world’ and ‘friendship with the world’. The study showed a direct relationship between some factors that comprise a worldview, such as ‘interaction with the world’, ‘friendship with the world’, ‘harmony with the world’ and psychological well-being, and also an inverse relationship between well-being and the factor ‘submission to the world’. The results indicate the importance of ideological factors in the development of psychological well-being and social relationships. During the study of the impact of a positive worldview on physiological well-being, the participants’ physical condition was assessed; in particular, their health indicators and stress levels were analysed. The interaction between positive world view and physiological parameters was also studied, which included an assessment of the emotional state and its impact on the cardiovascular system and responses to stressful situations. 
The results showed how a positive outlook can improve physiological well-being by reducing stress levels. The results also demonstrated that a positive outlook helps maintain emotional stability, improve social relationships and reduce the risk of developing physiological problems.
Keywords: positive worldview; psychological well-being; physiological health; quality of life; stress.