Flourishing through Harmony

Unified Harmony Framework

The Unified Harmony Framework encompasses coexistence, coherence, and continuity (CoCoCon) at intrapersonal (Me Harmony), interpersonal (We Harmony), and environmental (Eco Harmony) levels. Harmony is defined as respectful coexistence, resonant coherence, and adaptive continuity, emerging from the dynamic integration of various elements within an individual, in relationships with others, and in connection with the environment. This Unified Harmony Framework aims to establish a conceptual foundation for understanding harmony as a dynamic, multifaceted aspect of human flourishing and inspire more empirical research across disciplines and contexts.

Guided by the Framework, the Unified Harmony Measure has been developed and validated, showing strong psychometric properties across the Me, We, and Eco Harmony levels across various cultural samples. A short form is also available, which demonstrates sound reliability and validity evidence. 

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Reference:
Zhao, M. Y. (2025). Harmony: towards a unified conceptual framework. The Journal of Positive Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2025.2500564

Zhao, M. Y. (2026). Development and validation of the Unified Harmony Measure. Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911261423099

Zhao, M. Y. (2026). Harmony beyond hedonia and eudaimonia: Structure of wellbeing dimensions. Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.4103/shb.shb_278_25