Bem-estar psicológico: defini？？o, avalia？？o e principais correlatos

psychological well-being is a construct based on psychological theory about positive or optimal functioning. the convergence points between definitions from theories of human development, humanistic-existential psychology and mental health are its dimensions: self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth. the aim of this paper is to present the concept of psychological well-being from a selective literature review. the origins and development of the concept and approaches to their assessment are examined. psychosocial, sociodemographic and neurobiological correlates of psychological well-being are briefly described and discussed. psychological well-being is associated with positive processes related to health. it indicates the need for studies about the construct in brazil.