The Positive Approach

• Who conducted the research titled 'Who is happy?' in 1995?

  Aryers and Diener
• What methodology did Myers and Diener use in their research on happiness?

  • Secondary sources
  • Surveys of large populations
  • Analysis of traits related to happiness
• How many participants were surveyed in the happiness study?

  170,000
• What is one trait that happy people tend to have according to the findings?

  Personal control
• What do happy people often exhibit that contributes to their happiness?

  Extraversion
• What are the two main conclusions drawn by Myers and Diener regarding happiness?

  1. Adaptation: Recent events significantly affect well-being.
  2. Cultural worldview influences well-being.
• What does the adaptation theory suggest about the effects of events on well-being?

  Effects fade over time
• According to Myers and Diener, what factors are dismissed as irrelevant to happiness?

  Age, sex, and money
• What social implications arise from the research conducted by Myers and Diener?

  • Socially sensitive research
  • Cultural differences in happiness
  • Potential impact on societal values
• What ethical issues are associated with the research on happiness?

  Risk to participants' relationships and privacy
• What is a potential bias mentioned in the methodology of the happiness research?

  Culture-biased research
• What type of data was primarily used in the happiness studies?

  Self-report data
• What is a limitation of correlational studies mentioned in the research?

  Correlation does not prove causation
• What are the benefits of the research conducted by Myers and Diener for society?

  • Helps understand human well-being
  • Aids in rethinking priorities
  • Enhances societal happiness