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October 29, 2011 |
Scientific American Mind
Cultural twists on the concept hint at new ways of lifting your spirits and making you more content with life
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An analysis of the Gallop World Poll finds that there is an association with religion and increased happiness, but only in societies that lack adequate social support. Christie Nicholson reports
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A certain amount of negative life events is correlated with an overall sense of life satisfaction and happiness. Christie Nicholson reports
Speaking at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in Tampa in early February, psychologist Ryan Howell said that money spent on experiences made people happier than buying things. Cynthia Graber reports
A happy person within a social circle quickly influences those around him or her to be happy, extending to three degrees of separation. Adam Hinterthuer reports
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