The Science behind Well-Being

Molin Chen Molin Chen

Guardians

Driving Questions

  1. How do we assess our well-being?
  2. During adolescence, what factors could impact our well-being both positively and negatively?
  3. How can we improve our relationship with people around us to eventually promote our well-being?

Project Introduction

Disciplines/Subjects: AP Psychology

Key Themes: Adolescent development, subjective well-being, family relationship, social-emotional learning


Being embedded in the chapter of Developmental Psychology in the AP Psychology class, this project focuses on promoting both learners’ understanding of well-being and their research skills. Currently, in the most formative phase of their lives, learners often find themselves confused by changes in both their bodies and the environment around them. By connecting their subject well-being to one other variable of their own choice, learners are expected to deepen their understanding of their well-being in the context of adolescent social-emotional development through scientific lenses as well as certain psychological research methods.

Core Competency

Habits of mind: Curiosity, Continuous learning, Empathy, Strive for excellence

Transferable skills: Using Sources, Writing Communication

Content Knowledge: Adolescent social-emotional development, Research methods