Tag: happiness
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Networking Bliss: How Social Ties Boost Happiness
In two previous posts, I reviewed studies of social contagion effects on alcohol use among adults and self-harm in adolescents. Prior studies of social contagion effects frequently focus on negative outcomes of such contagions, such as the spread of mass hysteria or depression. The present study focused on the construct of happiness and whether happiness…
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Unlocking the Path from Happiness to Health: A Positive Psych Intervention
Within the branch of positive psychology, happiness studies may be one of the hottest topics. After all, who doesn’t want to be happy? Several decades of happiness research, including books, articles, and websites devoted to the topic, have uncovered its unique qualities. Certainly, happiness can easily be connected to overall psychological well-being. But, what about…