Screen LibraryThe psychology of happiness in the modern world : a social psychological approach /
"Written in a conversational style yet empirically grounded, this book reviews what we know about the science of happiness. It is the first text to closely examine the social psychological processes as well as individualistic approaches that affect happiness. It explores how our social, cultura...
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Springer Publishing Company, LLC,
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| Publisher Address: | New York : |
| Publication Dates: | [2018] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"Written in a conversational style yet empirically grounded, this book reviews what we know about the science of happiness. It is the first text to closely examine the social psychological processes as well as individualistic approaches that affect happiness. It explores how our social, cultural, and economic environment, the personal choices we make, and our evolutionary heritage shape our happiness. Topics that are inherently interesting to students, such as how income, unemployment, marriage, children, relationships, health, work, religion, and economic growth affect happiness, are reviewed. Research from psychology, economics, and sociology is examined providing an interdisciplinary perspective of this fascinating field. Social issues such as income inequality and the effects of advertising, materialism, and competition are also explored" -- From the publisher. |
| Carrier Form: | xiii, 381 pages : illustrations, forms ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780826132826 (paperback) : 0826132820 (paperback) 9780826132833 0826132839 |
| Index Number: | BF575 |
| CLC: | B842.6 |
| Call Number: | B842.6/A427 |
| Contents: | Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Studying happiness -- Evolution -- Personality -- Joy and positive emotions -- Social relationships -- Money -- Materialism -- Work -- Religion -- Health -- Enhancing happiness -- Index. |