myers & diener 1995 ♡

• What is the main focus of the literature review discussed?

  Research on the topic of Happiness
• What is the purpose of evaluating studies in the area of Happiness?

  To assess the findings on happiness
• What do literature reviews lack in terms of research design?

  No IV, DV or hypothesis
• How is subjective well-being (SWB) defined?

  A person's sense of happiness or well-being
• What methods are used to assess happiness?

  Interviews and questionnaires
• What type of data is primarily used in happiness assessments?

  Qualitative data
• What is the role of observations in studying happiness?

  To sample participants' behavior at a moment
• What is the relationship between happiness factors and cause and effect?

  Some factors contribute to happiness, others are consequences
• What is the main purpose of literature reviews in psychology?

  • Survey research on a specific topic
  • Knit together theories and results
  • Provide an overview of the field
• What do literature reviews summarize?

  Existing evidence on a specific topic
• What writing style is used in literature reviews?

  Formal writing style
• What types of data do literature reviews primarily use?

  Mostly qualitative, but also quantitative
• What did a survey of 170,000 people reveal about age and happiness?

  No differences in happiness levels by age
• What factors contribute to happiness at different ages?

  Social relationships and health
• What percentage of men and women reported satisfaction with life?

  80%
• How much does gender account for global well-being?

  1%
• What is a notable difference found in happiness levels between races?

  African Americans report more happiness than European Americans
• How does happiness vary across cultures?

  Individualist cultures report greater SWB
• Which countries were ranked as the happiest in 2022?

  Finland, Denmark, and Switzerland
• What categories are used to determine happiness scores?

  GDP, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, corruption
• What was the UK's rank among 146 countries?

  17th
• What did a 1993 survey reveal about American college students' life goals?

  75% selected being financially well off
• How does wealth relate to happiness according to the surveys?

  Wealth increases happiness only to a point
• What happens to happiness levels after winning the lottery?

  Only brief increases in happiness
• What traits are commonly found in happy people?

  High self-esteem, personal control, optimism, extraversion
• How does work satisfaction relate to life satisfaction?

  Greater work satisfaction leads to better life satisfaction
• What is meant by 'flow' in the context of work?

  Being fully engaged and oblivious to distractions
• How does faith relate to happiness levels?

  Religious people report higher happiness levels
• What is the relationship between friendships and happiness?

  More friends lead to greater happiness
• How do married individuals report their happiness compared to single individuals?

  Married people are generally happier
• What are the three elements identified in the theory of happiness?

  1. Importance of adaptation
  2. Cultural world view
  3. Values and goals
• What does the importance of adaptation refer to in happiness?

  Effects of happiness fade over time
• What did a longitudinal study find about recent events and SWB scores?

  Only recent events affect SWB scores
• How do cultural attitudes affect happiness?

  They influence views on life events
• How do individualist and collectivist cultures impact happiness?

  They affect how happiness is perceived
• How do life goals relate to subjective well-being?

  Life goals increase subjective well-being
• What is the relationship between money and happiness in richer societies?

  Money matters less in richer societies
• What conclusions can be drawn about age, gender, and race in relation to happiness?

  • Age does not predict happiness
  • Gender does not predict happiness
  • Race can be associated with happiness
  • Cultural factors significantly influence happiness
• What traits do happy people typically possess?

  Close relationships, work enjoyment, and religious faith
• How can the information on happiness be used?

  To build a world that enhances well-being