Beyond Us: Building Collective Wellbeing

The mission of positive psychology is to explore and build well­being in the lives of individuals the world over; however, like all theoretical frameworks, its evolution propels researchers and practitioners into increas­ingly complex issues. Developments in the field promote a broader view on wellbeing, focusing on culture, religion, social interactions and climate action. Global issues have encouraged the need for a systemic view of well­being that is beyond the remit of individuals and extends to organizations, governments and societies alike. In short, the time has come for a global, contextual and systemic understanding of wellbeing. Here, we address the development of these frameworks and three emerging areas as examples of their utility; namely, climate change, egalitarianism as an aid to intergroup relations, and the need for purposeful non-Western views of wellbeing.