Boise State and Psychology09 Nov 2006 10:17 pm
Here are some excerpts from my psychology book, Psychology: Concepts & Connections, 9th Ed, by Rathus. They come from the chapter titled Motivation and Emotion.
Positive Psychology
Statistics of those who are happy.
- The majority of people in developed nations are satisfied with their lives.
- Happiness tends to run in families.
- People tend to be happier when they live in affluent societies and earn decent incomes.
- Money does not make people happy, but when we have enough money at least we don’t have to worry about money.
- More educated people tend to be happier.
- People who are married are happier.
- People who have a social support are happier.
- Happy people are more open to new experiences and are more willing to risk.
- Religious people are happier.
- Happiness tends to be accompanied by optimism.
