positive classic evidence- Myers and Deiner

Question 1

methodology of Myers and Deiner

Answer 1

literature review of already conducted research on SWB using methods like
structured interviews, questionnaires, observations using time sampling, correlation and meta analyses

Question 2

what were the 8 things M+D investigated on SWB

Answer 2

age,sex,ethnic group,culture,money,relationships,work(flow) and faith/religion

Question 3

which factors DID affect SWB in M+D study and how

Answer 3

culture- individualist cultures reported higher SWB that collectivist, INGLEHART: Portugal 10% very happy, Netherlands 40% very happy

relationships- married and people with close friends are happier, PAVOT ET AL: 39% married couples ‘very happy’ V 24%never married adults however in europe the happiness gap in married V never married identical- no gap

work/flow- flow is a major source of happiness. CSIKSZENTMIHALYI (1990): happiness comes from engagement. people happier when in flow

religion- major source of SWB BATSON ET AL: religious people much less likely to be delinquent,abuse drugs, alcohol, divorce, be unhappily married or commit suicide. BROWN: religious people less vulnerable to depression.in US and 14 other western nations, as the strength of religious views rise, the happiness levels also rise

Question 4

what are the conclusions of M+D

Answer 4

three elements contributing the happiness
importance of adaptation
cultural worldview
values and goals