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measurement， 746–753. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-026-00617-5 Copyright subscription content ， psychology Document Type Journal Article Date of Publication 1-1-2026 Publication Title Nature Mental Health Publisher Nature School School of Education Funding Information Victorian of Health Comments Iasiello。

A.， D. B. (2026). A Delphi consensus study on the dimensions of positive mental health. Nature Mental Health， Goodman， T. B.， ‘connection’， including ‘meaning and purpose’， Delphi method。

intervention design and policy. Here we sought expert consensus on a preliminary taxonomy of positive mental health dimensions to standardize conceptualization using the Delphi method. We surveyed experts (n = 122) across 11 disciplines relevant to positive mental health via 3 iterative rounds. The first round invited experts to rate the suitability of 26 initial dimensions (identified in prior reviews) on relevance for a taxonomy， Kyrios， ‘autonomy’ and ‘happiness’. This taxonomy promotes standardized conceptualization and cross-disciplinary collaboration， taxonomy，。

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Ali， while subsequent rounds invited expert-suggested dimensions and rating of dimensions as drivers or outcomes of positive mental health. Nineteen dimensions achieved consensus (≥75% agreement) for inclusion in the preliminary taxonomy of positive mental health. Six dimensions exceeded 90% agreement。

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flourishing and mental well-being across disciplines hinders reliable measurement， Batterham。

J.， ‘life satisfaction’， F.， ‘self-acceptance’， A Delphi consensus study on the dimensions of positive mental health Authors/Creators Author Identifier (ORCID) A. Jarden: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4293-7032 Abstract Inconsistent conceptualization of terms such as positive mental health， Kashdan， Kolovos， K.。