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Journal of Happiness Studies
Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies 3/2014

Open Access 01.06.2014 | Review article

Aversion to Happiness Across Cultures: A Review of Where and Why People are Averse to Happiness

verfasst von: Mohsen Joshanloo, Dan Weijers

Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Ausgabe 3/2014

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Abstract

A common view in contemporary Western culture is that personal happiness is one of the most important values in life. For example, in American culture it is believed that failing to appear happy is cause for concern. These cultural notions are also echoed in contemporary Western psychology (including positive psychology and much of the research on subjective well-being). However, some important (often culturally-based) facts about happiness have tended to be overlooked in the psychological research on the topic. One of these cultural phenomena is that, for some individuals, happiness is not a supreme value. In fact, some individuals across cultures are averse to various kinds of happiness for several different reasons. This article presents the first review of the concept of aversion to happiness. Implications of the outcomes are discussed, as are directions for further research.
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Metadaten
Titel
Aversion to Happiness Across Cultures: A Review of Where and Why People are Averse to Happiness
verfasst von
Mohsen Joshanloo
Dan Weijers
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2014
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Happiness Studies / Ausgabe 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-013-9489-9

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