happiness

Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life

Click here for the article published by Harvard Gazette Health. Some people should not have pets. They’re expensive and can make you sneeze. They require time, attention, and stability. If you have allergies, don’t make yourself suffer. If you travel frequently, think twice. If you simply can’t warm to the idea of an animal companion, …

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Thomas Jefferson Was Right: Happiness Comes First

Click here for the article published by Psychology Today. Take it from Thomas Jefferson and recent psychology studies: Taking part in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people can make you happier. Continue reading … Disclaimer: The content of this article has not been checked or verified. Proceed at your …

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Anomie, irritation, and happiness in the Chilean society post-social outbreak

On 18 October 2019, the Chilean people witnessed an unprecedented social outbreak across most of their country. We argue that a state of anomie is a factor associated with the weakening of states, and an anomic state might negatively influence people’s well-being through an increased feeling of irritation. Convenience recruitment via social networks allowed us to form a sample of 194 Chilean participants from the center-south region of the country (M = 36.53 years old, SD = 17.48; 56.7% women). All participants completed testing instruments to measure anomie, irritation, happiness, and political beliefs. Descriptive scores suggest situating Chile in the quadrant of high anomie. Two mediation analyses were conducted. The main results showed a negative indirect effect of the breakdown of the social fabric and leadership on happiness through irritation, although the findings for the former dimension were more robust. Additionally, the breakdown of the social fabric was positively related to the belief that left and right-wing democratic governments are helpless when it comes to fighting delinquency. The breakdown of leadership, on the other hand, was negatively related to political interest. The results should be interpreted with caution due to the limitations of the sample type and the construction validity of some instruments.

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”: Firing Up Repetitive Unpleasant Thoughts

Click here for the article published by Psychology Today. The need for mental control sets off the “ironic effect”: Suppressing sadness creates more unhappiness, and pursuing happiness creates more sadness. What is the answer? Continue reading … Disclaimer: The content of this article has not been checked or verified. Proceed at your own risk.

What Are the Benefits of Compassion?

Click here for the article published by Psychology Today. When we realize that we aren’t carrying our pain alone, we feel our burdens lift a little. Research shows that compassion is related to greater happiness and lower depression. Continue reading … Disclaimer: The content of this article has not been checked or verified. Proceed at …

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