The Psychology of Everyday Life: Motivation and the Search For Happiness

The Psychology of Happiness

What factors seem to affect our general level of happiness?

In recent years happiness researchers have looked at several factors that may influence our level of happiness. More specifically, researchers have studied the contributions of genetics, demographic characteristics, interpersonal relationships, money, attitude toward life, and sense of control.

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