MICRO-JOY PERCEPTION : FOUNDATIONS OF MENTAL WELL-BEING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE
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This article aims to analyze, synthesize, and explain the concept and significance of micro-joy perception as a fundamental foundation of mental well-being and psychological resilience through a descriptive literature review of theories and studies on micro-joys from both Thai and international contexts. The review integrates perspectives from positive psychology and philosophical concepts of happiness across different societies. The findings reveal that micro-joy perception is a psychological process involving the observation, awareness, and savoring of small positive experiences that occur in everyday life, which are closely associated with individuals’ mental well-being. Repeated experiences of small positive emotions gradually broaden people’s thought–action repertoires and build enduring psychological resources (Fredrickson, 2001), thereby enhancing cognitive flexibility and supporting recovery from adversity. Importantly, the perception of micro-joys can be learned and cultivated. Therefore, programs that promote the recognition and appreciation of small moments of joy in daily life should be further developed to enhance mental well-being and strengthen individuals’ psychological resilience.
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