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Table 3 Components of well-being [80]

From: The effect of light on critical illness

Individual characteristics of people such as functional ability and physical and mental health

Physical environmental factors including facilities, amenities, and housing standards

Social factors such as family and social networks

Living environment including household status, household conditions, and neighborhood

Socioeconomic factors including income, standard of living, and ethnicity

Personal autonomy factors such as ability to make choices and control

Subjective satisfaction on the person's evaluation of their quality of life

Psychological health such as psychological well-being, morale, and happiness

Activities such as hobbies, leisure, and social participation

Life changes such as traumatic or disruptive events or lack of change

Care including expectations, amount, and kind of support