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...with their lives after winning than before. Another purported to show that people who became paraplegics were able to return to their previous level of happiness within a few years after their disabling accident. "We want these things to be true, but they are not quite entirely true," said Diener...
That temptation was addressed head-on in a keynote speech by Ed Diener, president of the International Positive Psychology Association. Diener pointed out that some of the most popular findings on happiness have not held up to further study, that researchers have begun to the record straight...
...There are unhappy lottery winners, but generally if a poor person wins the lottery, they are a little happier with their life," noted Diener, who is known as "Dr. Happiness" for his foundational work in the field and who holds the aptly named Smiley chair in psychology at the University of Illinois. As for paraplegics, "there is a big drop for those who became 100% disabled, meaning they can no longer do any work." In general, Diener noted, people do adapt to a major life change but not completely. "We have to be careful when we cite these studies," warned...
...those who seek happiness for their own benefit often find themselves disappointed, whereas those who seek to improve the well-being of others may have a greater likelihood of being happy themselves. Research shows that those who are altruistic and selfless often have higher levels of happiness. Psychologists Ed Diener and Pelin Kesebir write, “Happiness appears to bring out the best in humans, making them more social, more cooperative, and even more ethical.” These findings are consistent across multiple studies and environments. Moreover, according to Earley and Konow, “some tasks, such...
...slight unease that comes with being moderately happy, Diener explains, means you're likelier to question the way things are?and to try to change it. That could mean finding a new career or doing better at school. "It's probably desirable to feel dissatisfaction appropriately," he says. A bit of fretting can pay health dividends too. If you worry just a little, you're likelier to be more vigilant about something as simple as sunscreen and protect yourself accordingly. As long as you're not too low on the satisfaction scale, it appears you should just be happy with...