Here's the Happiness Research that Stands Up to Scrutiny
Psychology has undergone scrutiny and closer examination in recent years, leading to a reassessment of what truly makes us happy.
The hypothesis that smiling makes you feel happier has been reevaluated and found to not hold up under closer scrutiny and replication studies. [ more ]
People often become similar to those they spend a lot of time with, including in romantic relationships.
In couples where one partner starts out happier than the other, the happier person tends to experience a decline in their happiness over time. [ more ]
Coming to terms with different pregnancy journeys can be challenging but ultimately bonds can reestablish joy and happiness within the family. [ more ]
Research Shows That This Is The Age When Most People Are Happiest And Self-Confident
Older individuals may display reduced activity in the amygdala when shown negative images, indicating a subdued automatic response to negative emotional stimuli as you age.
Happiness generally follows a U-shaped curve, peaking in your 20s, dipping in middle age, and increasing again in your late 60s. [ more ]