Publication type
Book Chapter
Series
The Science of Well-Being: the Collected Works of Ed Diener
Authors
Publication date
June 1, 2009
Abstract:
Psychologists, self-help gurus, and parents all work to make their clients, friends, and children happier. Recent research indicates that happiness is functional and generally leads to success. However, most people are already above neutral in happiness, which raises the question of whether higher levels of happiness facilitate more effective functioning than do lower levels. Our analyses of large survey data and longitudinal data show that people who experience the highest levels of happiness are the most successful in terms of close relationships and volunteer work, but that those who experience slightly lower levels of happiness are the most successful in terms of income, education, and political participation. Once people are moderately happy, the most effective level of happiness appears to depend on the specific outcomes used to define success, as well as the resources that are available.
Volume
Volume: :175-200
Subjects
Notes
by Ed Diener (ed.)
not held in Res Lib - bibliographic reference only
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