Bienestar y desarrollo: evolución de dos conceptos asociados al bien vivir

In this article, the different theories about the welfare state and development are analyzed from a reflective point of view. Methodologically, the documentary analysis was used, consisting of identifying the main theoretical currents on well-being, using the perspective developed by Titmuss (1987) Mkandawire (2005) and the development, from the visions of Boisier (1999), Vazquez-Barquero (2005) as well as Thorbecke (2007). It is identified that both are concepts in constant construction, associated with the evolution of a specific society with its problems and challenges. Therefore, as complementary social constructs, they pursue the well-being of people. Therefore, in essence, development means what and what characteristics associated with life, must have a person or family to be able to consider living well in a determined context. In other words, well-being and development are two inseparable concepts and will surely persist as mainstays in the agenda of nation-states and organized civil society.