Headey, Bruce; Muffels, Ruud; Wagner, Gert G. - 2010
accepted theory of SWB, set-point theory. This theory holds that adult SWB is stable in the medium and long term, although … temporary fluctuations occur due to life events. Set-point theory has come under increasing criticism in recent years, primarily … explanations which can account for medium and long term change, and not merely stability in SWB. Set-point theory is limited …