Subjective happiness and the Easterlin Paradox Flashcards
1
Q
what is subjective happiness
A
refers to self reported levels of happiness with ones life
- measuring subjective happiness usually involves considering emotion rather than asking abt material well being
2
Q
factors that may affect subjective happiness
A
- personality
- genetics
- social influences - eg network of friends
- health
- ability to enjoy leisure time
3
Q
what is the easterlin paradox
A
The Easterlin Paradox states that at a point in time happiness varies directly with income, both among and within nations, but over time the long-term growth rates of happiness and income are not significantly related
