How Can People Become Happier? A Systematic Review of Preregistered Experiments

Annual Review of Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 75(1), P. 467 - 493

Published: Aug. 11, 2023

Can happiness be reliably increased? Thousands of studies speak to this question. However, many them were conducted during a period in which researchers commonly “ p-hacked,” creating uncertainty about how discoveries might false positives. To prevent p-hacking, increasingly preregister their studies, committing analysis plans before analyzing data. We systematic literature search identify preregistered experiments testing strategies for increasing happiness. found surprisingly little support widely recommended (e.g., performing random acts kindness). our review suggests that other strategies—such as being more sociable—may promote also strong evidence governments and organizations can improve by providing underprivileged individuals with financial support. conclude research stands on the brink an exciting new era, modern best practices will applied develop theoretically grounded produce lasting gains life satisfaction.

Language: Английский

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A review of the literature on wellbeing and modifiable dementia risk factors

Ageing Research Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 99, P. 102380 - 102380

Published: June 15, 2024

Wellbeing—defined broadly as experiencing one's life enjoyable and fulfilling—has been associated with lower risk for Alzheimer's disease related dementias. The mechanisms underlying this association are largely unknown. However, prior research theory suggest that wellbeing impacts health behaviors biological systems relevant to cognitive brain health. Several of these factors have also identified by the 2020 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, Care modifiable dementia factors. In current review, we summarize evaluate evidence associations between each 12 We found relatively consistent higher levels most factors: physical inactivity, social isolation, smoking, depression, hypertension, diabetes, hearing loss, traumatic injury, air pollution. By contrast, only modest education mixed alcohol use body weight. Although reviewed was observational, longitudinal experimental suggests many observed likely bidirectional. These findings may be mediators (i.e., intermediate steps in causal chain) and/or confounders variables impact both dementia, thus could induce a spurious association) dementia. conclude discussing next test mediation hypotheses account potential confounding relation

Language: Английский

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Nature, activity, and social drivers of mental resilience: a test with mid-life women surfers

Tourism Recreation Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Nature exposure improves mental health, human capital, and economic productivity. Outcomes are well established, drivers mechanisms less so. Thrill + skill activities, additional to exercise nature, least studied. We analyse their effects for 40 mid-life women surfers in 16 countries, contrasted with hikers. use an 11-year ethnography, semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis under interpretive grounded theory. The perceive that surfing strongly resilience stress, irrespective of any concurrent clinical therapy. They identify three mechanisms: creating happiness or joy; activity, thrill, triumph self-esteem; social, support friendship from other surfers. these as building a cumulative buffer gratitude life, which provides against setbacks. In large-scale implementation nature-based healthcare, both nature-only nature adventure products valuable. outdoor recreation sector practical options.

Language: Английский

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Life Satisfaction

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Life satisfaction (LS) is the major component of subjective wellbeing (SWB) and often referred to as cognitive wellbeing. LS can be defined a comparison between person’s ideal life their actual life, but it also broad appraisal that person makes whole. Both conceptualizations have weaknesses. The first overestimates humans’ computational capacities unable account for how comparisons are performed mentally. second underspecified does not provide enough detail about judgmental mechanisms involved in evaluation favorability one’s life. Despite these limitations, measures reliable vital information people’s quality items stable predictors bundle outcome variables at both individual societal levels, such health, longevity, motivation, investments, political elections. humanistic theory (HTW) argues, however, self-reports valid sense measuring what they intend measure. Self-reported reflect an unbiased, reflective, report all important appraisals individuals make lives. SWB literature holds represent wellbeing, even though empirical evidence shows concept comprises strong affective cues. HTW therefore claims similar pleasure other harmony feelings reflects spontaneous good–bad evaluations functionally operates maintain universal needs stability. But feeling state. attributes been specified by Diener following three-step procedure. examination conditions weighting importance conditions, third aggregated weighted on quantified scale running from dissatisfied satisfied [Diener, E. (2009). Assessing well-being: collected works Ed Diene r. Springer. (p. 196)]. However, survey participants only spend few seconds responding item, which consistent with complex time-consuming process. workload required calculate according set computation rules too large human brain carry out. Therefore, accuses default version fall “all things considered” myth. Rather than considering overall reflective carried out System 2 process, suggests self-reported determined 1 response. A approach more idea elements interact forming LS. Another disagreement mainstream relates functions Most researchers consider states high oriented concerned “doing” things. alternative perspective mode “having” rather “doing.” Since associates regulation stability, supports latter view. complex. For example, correlate specter active lifestyles, speaks against hypothesis. last section this chapter discusses values. An hypothesis offered biased toward values “spontaneous” come easily mind. Accordingly, tend escape evaluative space judgment. should example sensitive gaps we want accomplish actually accomplished. studies suggest impact LS, while related “reflective” leave unaffected.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing Rigor in Quantitative Meta-Analyses for Mindfulness Research: A Comprehensive Guide

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Abstract Meta-analyses are considered the highest level of evidence in research design, providing a quantitatively estimated effect size for an outcome interest pooled from some or all primary studies on particular topic. The usefulness and accuracy meta-analysis depend rigor included methods adopted by meta-analyst. In recent years, number meta-analyses field mindfulness has increased, but relative varied. Our aim with this report, therefore, is to provide guide future authors that offers recommendations explanations best practices meta-analysis. We selected high-quality literature used 19 published journal Mindfulness between January 2022 2024 highlight methodological approaches can enhance research. Although instructive content already exists meta-analytic techniques, work, we brought together specific studies. reviewed current meta-analytics now present methods, reporting results, what include discussion sections. article also provides overall checklist mandatory recommended items be

Language: Английский

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Examining the costs and benefits to lay theories of life Satisfaction: A Double-Edged sword perspective

Journal of Research in Personality, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104589 - 104589

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Gratitude Training for Promoting Subjective Well-Being: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Journaling to a Personalized Menu Approach

Journal of Happiness Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(3)

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mindfulness, subjective, and psychological well‐being: A comparative analysis of FFMQ and MAAS measures

Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2)

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract This study investigates the relationships of mindfulness with subjective well‐being and psychological through mediating role capital. It also compares Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) in relation to these outcomes. Using a randomized controlled design, 185 participants from Prolific completed brief two‐week intervention, one pre‐ two post‐intervention measures. While intervention effects were limited, findings reveal that is positively similarly associated both SWB PWB, stronger indirect links PWB via PsyCap. measures had similar all outcomes, multidimensional FFMQ offered additional insights, identifying “describing” facet as particularly influential for informing new potential paths theorizing practice.

Language: Английский

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Informing the Structure of Subjective Well-Being Using Preregistered Intervention Studies

Journal of Happiness Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Bonheur : ce que dit la science

Cerveau & Psycho, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: n° 176(5), P. 60 - 65

Published: April 8, 2025

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