consists of the characteristics of the individuals belonging to his reference group. The vast literature about happiness … reference groups in SWB-models. In this paper we employ the reference-extended model for incorporating in happiness studies the … concept of inequality in happiness or SWB. Finally, we plead for an extension of the present happiness paradigm by setting up …

vary in religiosity between secular and ultra-orthodox. We find a significant effect of religiosity on happiness. With …

In this paper, we revisit the association between happiness and inequality. We argue that the perceived fairness of the …

Long term trends in happiness and income are not related; short term fluctuations in happiness and income are … artifact. Some analysts assert that in less developed countries happiness and economic growth are positively related up to some …

Can online social contacts replace the importance of real-life social connections in our pursuit of happiness? With the … examines the effect of SNS use on happiness for different subgroups of young adults. More specifically, we examine whether the … effect of SNSs on happiness is moderated by individual social capital, as measured in terms of frequency of social contacts …

happiness? This paper will analyze the impact of a catastrophe, namely the nuclear catastrophe of Chernobyl, on life …

This paper provides insight on the relationship between obesity and happiness. Using the latest available cross …

effects on happiness and mental health are significantly smaller, suggesting that wealth has greater long-run effects on …