Capabilities, the self, and well-being: a research in psycho-economics

Pugno, Maurizio (2005) Capabilities, the self, and well-being: a research in psycho-economics. Technical Report 18, Economia, University of Trento.

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Abstract

Contributions from psychology, neuroscience, and psychiatry point out that the self is a construct built up by accumulating beliefs based on new and recalled information as a largely non-conscious process.[...] Policy implications for the educational and mental health system are briefly.

Keywords:	Capability approach, well-being, self, relatedness, unconscious, attachment, intrinsic motivations
Subjects:	H Social Sciences: HB Economic Theory B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion: BF Psychology
ID Code:	903
Deposited By:	Fasolino, Valentina
Deposited On:	13 December 2005

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