Conceptualizing relationship in the context of well-being

Pages: 201-211
Rashmi Ranjan Behera (Doctoral Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal)
Priyadarshi Patnaik ((HSS), Head (Rekhi Centre of Excellence foe the Science of Happiness), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal)
Damodar Suar ((HSS &Rekhi Centre) Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal)

Relationship is identified as a key indicator of well-being. While literature from diverse fields addresses different
aspects of relationship in the context of well-being, a well-articulated conceptualization of relationship, which
examines its components and dimensions, hardly exists. This study critically examines the extant literature to
address this issue. It identifies 27 key components of relationship that contribute significantly to well-being. It
classifies them under four dimensions and proposes a conceptual relationship model that presents interactions
among the dimensions and indicates pathways through which the dimensions contribute to well-being. Limitations
of this study, and future directions for research are discussed.