Conceptualizing Relationship in the Context of Well-Being

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.