utility', SWB has recently been compared to 'decision utility' using specific experiments, most often based on stated …

to investigate the effect of life skills teaching (perception of problem solving and decision making) on hopefulness and … received 11 sessions life skills teaching (each session one hour) for 2 weeks (perceived problem solving and decision making ….246, F=0.864). Conclusion: Life skills teaching (perception of problem solving and decision making) is effective in …

substantial effects on life satisfaction. The results have negative implications for the still dominant theory of SWB, set … apparently permanent changes in life satisfaction. It is becoming clear that the main challenge now for SWB researchers is to …

Maximizing is a decision strategy that seeks the very best option, which is more elaborate and potentially more regret … findings suggest that older adults could possibly be opting for decision strategies that make them happier. We discuss … implications for interventions that aim to improve decision making …