positive approach- relationship Flashcards
1
Q
what is the positive relationship?
A
friendship
2
Q
what can friendships do
A
- help us improve our subjective well-being and achieve the good life
3
Q
what can friendships help us reach
A
the state of ‘flow’
4
Q
myers and diener 1995
A
- people who have several close friends are generally happier, healthier and will live longer
5
Q
dependancy paradox
A
- friends help us be more independent; relying on others for support and guidance can give us confidence to achieve our goals
6
Q
dissen et al. 2012
A
- longitudinal study
- found that children who had a wider social network and engaged in more social activities where happier as adults
7
Q
langston 1994
A
- friends can help to capitalize the good moments and events in our life
