Value as a moderator in subjective well-being

We investigated individual differences in the processes of subjective well- being (SWB). There were considerable individual differences in the domain t hat was most strongly associated with global life satisfaction. Individuals also differed significantly in the types of activities that they found sat isfying. Moreover, these individual differences in the patterns of SWB were systematically related to value orientations. A 23-day daily diary study r evealed that intraindividual changes in satisfaction were strongly influenc ed by the degree of success in the domains that individuals value. The pres ent findings highlight the meaningful individual differences in the qualita tive aspects of subjective well-being.