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The Joint Enjoyment of Life. Explaining High Happiness in Latin America 共同享受生活。解释拉丁美洲的高幸福指数

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-09-20 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00817-9

Mariano Rojas

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Impact of Indirect Gratitude Experience on Life Satisfaction and Perceived Social Support 间接感恩体验对生活满意度和感知到的社会支持的影响

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-09-18 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00807-x

Mi-Hyeon Kim, Myoung-ho Hyun, Min Jin Jin

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The Unhappy Beliefs of Happiness: Investigating the Mechanisms Underlying the Links Between Negative Hedonic Beliefs and Diminished Well-Being 幸福的不幸福信念》：探究消极享乐主义信念与幸福感下降之间的关联机制

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-09-18 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00804-0

Yuri Kwon, Jongan Choi, Incheol Choi

{"title":"The Unhappy Beliefs of Happiness: Investigating the Mechanisms Underlying the Links Between Negative Hedonic Beliefs and Diminished Well-Being","authors":"Yuri Kwon, Jongan Choi, Incheol Choi","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00804-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00804-0","url":null,"abstract":"In spite of extensive research that links the absence of pain with happiness, it remains puzzling why possessing beliefs equating the absence of pain with happiness (negative hedonic beliefs) undermine experienced happiness and what underlying mechanisms can explain this paradox. We conducted five studies to address these questions. The participants who had more negative hedonic beliefs exhibited decreased well-being, including subjective well-being and psychological well-being, alongside heightened depression and physical symptoms (Study 1a), an effect that persisted after controlling for behavioral inhibition/activation systems (Study 1b). Hypersensitivity to negative experiences, which reflects a reduced inclination to engage in negative experiences, even when positives exist, mediated the links between negative hedonic beliefs and poor well-being both cross-sectionally (Study 2) and longitudinally (Study 3). Moreover, the propensity to avoid negative experiences was observed in behavioral intention, primarily due to heightened anticipated negative affect when an event was manipulated to include negative aspects (Study 4). Together, the effort to eliminate negative experiences, as adhered to by individuals with negative hedonic beliefs, tends to prevent them from recognizing the potential benefits of unpleasant experiences, inadvertently depriving themselves of opportunities for the enhancement of their well-being.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142245471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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How Curiosity Enhances Performance: Mechanisms of Physiological Engagement, Challenge and Threat Appraisal, and Novelty Deprivation 好奇心如何提高成绩：生理参与、挑战和威胁评估以及新奇剥夺的机制

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00816-w

Lukasz D. Kaczmarek, Todd B. Kashdan, Jolanta Enko

{"title":"How Curiosity Enhances Performance: Mechanisms of Physiological Engagement, Challenge and Threat Appraisal, and Novelty Deprivation","authors":"Lukasz D. Kaczmarek, Todd B. Kashdan, Jolanta Enko","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00816-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00816-w","url":null,"abstract":"Research has shown that curiosity plays a crucial role in human performance and well-being. Based on multi-dimensional models of curiosity, we examined potential underlying mechanisms for this relationship. Extending prior research, we expected state and trait variants of curiosity to predict more challenge and less threat appraisals for novel tasks (i.e., joyous exploration dimension), stronger dissatisfaction when denied opportunities to do something interesting (i.e., deprivation sensitivity dimension), and persist longer under stress states (i.e., stress tolerance). We asked 123 participants to prepare and deliver a speech titled \"Why are you a good friend?\" After preparation, participants were informed that they were randomly selected not to perform the task. Throughout the experiment, we recorded heart rate reactivity as a physiological indicator of task engagement. We found that individuals curious about the upcoming task felt more challenged, less threatened, and presented longer physiological engagement than less curious individuals. Curious individuals expressed more disappointment about the missed opportunity to deliver the speech. In summary, this study revealed theoretically derived mechanisms that partially account for associations between curiosity and positive life outcomes while also indicating adverse effects.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142235285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Imprecision in the Estimation of Willingness to Pay Using Subjective Well-Being Data 使用主观幸福感数据估算支付意愿的不精确性

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00801-3

Lukas Leitner

{"title":"Imprecision in the Estimation of Willingness to Pay Using Subjective Well-Being Data","authors":"Lukas Leitner","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00801-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00801-3","url":null,"abstract":"The subjective well-being (SWB) method has become a popular tool to estimate the willingness to pay (WTP) for non-market goods using widely available well-being data. In this method, the WTP measure contains the ratio of two coefficients (of the non-market good and consumption), which are both estimated in a regression on SWB. Computing confidence intervals for such ratios turns out to be error-prone, in particular when the consumption coefficient is imprecisely estimated. Even though this problem is known, many studies either do not report imprecision in the final estimate, or use inadequate methods. This paper compares five different methods to compute confidence intervals for normal ratio distributions: the delta, Fieller, parametric bootstrapping, and bootstrapping method, and a numerical integration of Hinkley’s formula. In a simulation, a large number of emulated SWB data sets are generated to calculate confidence intervals for WTP and the corresponding coverage rates with each method. The findings suggest that the delta method is the least accurate and not robust to lowering the statistical power or changing correlations between the estimators. All other methods are fairly accurate, robust, and can be recommended for use.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142166072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Inequalities and Social Capital as Factors of Subjective Well-Being: Case Study from Western Province, Zambia 作为主观幸福因素的不平等和社会资本：赞比亚西部省案例研究

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-09-02 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00778-z

Martin Schlossarek, Jaromír Harmáček, Aneta Seidlová, Lenka Suchá

{"title":"Inequalities and Social Capital as Factors of Subjective Well-Being: Case Study from Western Province, Zambia","authors":"Martin Schlossarek, Jaromír Harmáček, Aneta Seidlová, Lenka Suchá","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00778-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00778-z","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding well-being’s complexities, including its subjective and context-dependent nature, is crucial for informing policy decisions and development interventions aimed at enhancing quality of life and reducing poverty. Unfortunately, subjective well-being (SWB) research, particularly in the context of Global South, has received relatively less attention, despite its fundamental importance in the field of human development. This research aims to contribute to the discussion on SWB by examining its association with diverse forms of inequalities and deprivations. Specifically, we investigate the impact of these deprivations, both at the societal and intra-household levels, on SWB among the rural population of the Western Province in Zambia. The study underscores low levels of SWB in the surveyed area. It reveals the impact of intra-household inequalities, demonstrating that the presence of a more educated individual in the household positively affects well-being. On the other hand, having responsibilities related to decision-making power within households diminishes SWB, probably due to related stress and anxiety. As expected, limited access to resources in the household also negatively affects SWB. Our main finding in the realm of societal inequalities revolves around the assertion that fostering social capital through active participation in formal or informal groups significantly enhances SWB. Empowering individuals through education and knowledge sharing, and promoting inclusivity and diversity in social interactions are key strategies that policymakers can adopt to enhance SWB in the Muoyo-Mukukutu area and similar regions.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142124076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Role of Resilience in Fostering Late Adolescents’ Meaning-Making Process: A Latent Profile Analysis 复原力在促进晚期青少年意义建构过程中的作用：潜在特征分析

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-08-31 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00803-1

Michela Zambelli, Adriano Mauro Ellena, Semira Tagliabue, Maura Pozzi, Elena Marta

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Moderating Effects of Housing Tenure Change on the Longitudinal Relationship Between Housing Relocation and Life Satisfaction 住房使用权变化对住房搬迁与生活满意度纵向关系的调节作用

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00805-z

Gum-Ryeong Park, Bo Kyong Seo, Jinho Kim

{"title":"Moderating Effects of Housing Tenure Change on the Longitudinal Relationship Between Housing Relocation and Life Satisfaction","authors":"Gum-Ryeong Park, Bo Kyong Seo, Jinho Kim","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00805-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00805-z","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to estimate (a) trajectories of life satisfaction before and after housing relocation and (b) how changes in housing tenure at the time of relocation affect life satisfaction trajectories. Using data from the Korea Welfare Panel Study spanning 2006 to 2021 (N = 9,369), we examined the anticipatory, immediate, and long-term impacts of housing relocation on life satisfaction. We employed individual-level fixed effects models. This study also conducted housing tenure-stratified analysis to determine whether changes in tenure at the time of relocation affect the longitudinal association between housing relocation and life satisfaction. Our study found that life satisfaction decreased in the year leading up to housing relocation but showed an immediate increase during the relocation year. However, this rebound did not result in a long-term improvement, as life satisfaction eventually returned to baseline levels. Regarding housing tenure changes, persistent owner-occupiers experienced an immediate increase in life satisfaction during the year of relocation, while persistent renters did not experience any significant changes in life satisfaction before or after relocation. Individuals transitioning from renters to owner-occupiers reported higher levels of life satisfaction both before and after relocation. In contrast, those transitioning from owner-occupiers to renters experienced a decline in life satisfaction before relocation, with no significant changes in the year of relocation or afterward. These findings highlight the varying impacts of housing relocation on life satisfaction, influenced by changes in housing tenure.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142090030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Character Strength-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Focusing on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients with Distress: A Randomized Control Trial of Positive Psychology 以性格力量为基础的认知行为疗法，关注青少年癌症患者：积极心理学随机对照试验

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00795-y

Yi Zhou, Yinglong Duan, Jian Zhou, Ning Qin, Xiangyu Liu, Yue Kang, Ziyu Wan, Xing Zhou, Yuxuan Li, Juan Luo, Jianfei Xie, Andy SK Cheng

{"title":"Character Strength-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Focusing on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients with Distress: A Randomized Control Trial of Positive Psychology","authors":"Yi Zhou, Yinglong Duan, Jian Zhou, Ning Qin, Xiangyu Liu, Yue Kang, Ziyu Wan, Xing Zhou, Yuxuan Li, Juan Luo, Jianfei Xie, Andy SK Cheng","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00795-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00795-y","url":null,"abstract":"Positive psychological therapy has been found to be effective in psychological health in the broader cancer patient population. However, specific evidence regarding its effectiveness for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients remains limited. More research is needed to determine the optimal approaches for alleviating distress in this particular group. We evaluated the efficacy of character strength-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CS-CBT) versus cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for distress in AYA patients with cancer. In a randomized controlled three-arm trial, cancer patients aged 15-39 years were assigned to one of three groups using a random number table to ensure equal group sizes: (1) CS-CBT, which incorporated specific exercises focused on identifying and utilizing character strengths within the CBT framework; (2) CBT; or (3) control group. The primary outcome was improvement in patients’ overall mental health on the Distress Thermometer and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale 3 months after assignment to the groups. Analyses used generalized estimating equations. A total of 162 AYAs were randomly and equally assigned to three groups. Improvements in primary outcomes were significantly greater after CS-CBT than after CBT, and no significant differences were found between the CBT and control group. Among all primary and secondary outcomes, the only non-significant difference found was in quality of life with CS-CBT compared to CBT. AYA cancer patients rated their overall mental health and sense of thriving as more improved after CS-CBT than after CBT. However, quality-of-life indicators supported equal intervention effects in both groups. These findings support the effectiveness of the use of CS-CBT intervention in reducing distress and improving thriving.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142022299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Unraveling the Most Important Predictors of Eudaimonic and Hedonic Well-Being in Korean Adults: A Machine Learning Approach 揭示韩国成年人幸福感和快乐感的最重要预测因素：机器学习方法

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Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00792-1

Mina Jyung, Sung-Ha Lee, Incheol Choi

{"title":"Unraveling the Most Important Predictors of Eudaimonic and Hedonic Well-Being in Korean Adults: A Machine Learning Approach","authors":"Mina Jyung, Sung-Ha Lee, Incheol Choi","doi":"10.1007/s10902-024-00792-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00792-1","url":null,"abstract":"The quest to unravel what contributes to happiness continues to captivate interest in both everyday experiences and academic discourse. Nonetheless, empirical research on the relative importance of possible candidates and their associations with two key aspects of well-being—eudaimonia (the good life) and hedonia (pleasure)—is limited. This study addresses this gap by exploring the relative strength of 32 predictors from multiple domains on psychological well-being (PWB) and subjective well-being (SWB). Using a machine learning approach on a dataset of 559 Korean adults, we identified distinct primary determinants for each well-being aspect. For PWB, meaning in life, self-esteem, and essentialist beliefs about happiness emerged as the strongest predictors requiring careful consideration. For SWB, depressive symptoms, subjective socioeconomic status, and emotional stability were salient predictors. Our findings highlight potential cultural nuances in the prioritization of happiness and offer valuable insights for policymakers and decision-makers in tailoring interventions and strategies to optimize individual well-being.","PeriodicalId":15837,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Happiness Studies","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142022044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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