幸福
社会心理学
心理学
感觉
观点
扎根理论
价值(数学)
独创性
定性研究
主观幸福感
实证研究
娱乐
社会学
社会科学
创造力
政治学
认识论
计算机科学
艺术
哲学
机器学习
法学
视觉艺术
作者
Kamlesh Singh,Gaurav Saxena,Mandeep Mahendru
出处
期刊:International journal of ethics and systems
[Emerald (MCB UP)]
日期:2022-03-25
卷期号:39 (1): 21-35
被引量:12
标识
DOI:10.1108/ijoes-12-2021-0236
摘要
Purpose This study aims to examine the lay notions of happiness and determine the factors that influence one’s experience of happiness. Design/methodology/approach This study used a qualitative technique to understand better how happiness is conceptualised. This study uses a purposive sample to select a diverse and representative sample ( N = 357). Participants responded to an open-ended questionnaire designed to elucidate their understanding of happiness. The data is analysed using grounded theory and a bottom-up approach. Findings Happiness is defined as a harmonious state where the individual’s physiological and psychological needs are satisfied in the past, present and future, leading them to live a meaningful and contented life. However, several factors may affect an individual’s level of happiness. Family and friends; health and wellness; personal and professional successes; recreation and personal traits all contributed to the feeling of happiness. On the other hand, factors impeding happiness include unfavourable surroundings, work and play impediments, strained relationships and undesirable behavioural characteristics. The authors compare and contrast these findings to the current empirical literature and hypotheses. Originality/value Despite the substantial study, no uniform definition of happiness exists. The existing body of knowledge is dominated by western viewpoints, which are not necessarily congruent with their eastern counterparts. This study presents a thorough and culturally unique understanding of happiness. This understanding would enable academics, policymakers and educators to develop successful policies that promote happiness. Additionally, this study aid future researchers to develop new measures that enable cross-regional and cross-national comparisons of happiness dynamics
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