What Factors Predict Happiness?
Research tells us that the following are strong predictors
of happiness.
Love and Marriage: Romantic relationships
can be stressful but research shows that people rate being in love as a
critical ingredient for happiness. Among both men and women, married people are
happier than those who are single or divorced.
Work: Work is a source of happiness. Less
critical than love and marriage, job satisfaction has a tremendous association
with happiness. Studies also show that unemployment has a strong negative
effect on happiness and well-being.
Genetics and Personality: The best predictor of a person’s future happiness is their
past happiness. Happiness does not depend on external factors as much as
internal factors. Research shows that some people are destined for happiness
and others are not. Genetic dispositions account for a substantial variance in
happiness – perhaps as much as 50%.
What makes you happy?
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