positive

• more holisitc as it acknowledges a variety of factors in subjective well being which is a strength as it recognises a number of factors
• mindfulness is an effective therapy on its own and combined and recommends MF as a preventative step for those with recurrent depression

  Davidson- MF caused a stronger immune systems
• a key strength is that people have free will to shape their own life and well being

  • seligman states happiness is not down to genes or goodluck but choosing to develop signiture strengths
  • Diener and Seligman found students who invest time
• aims for a scientific approach but it is difficult to define happiness and measure it objectively eg. myers and diener