Facts about Happiness

Student’s Name

Institution

Facts about Happiness

People live to seek happiness as it is a sign of functional well-being in the human’s life. Many tries to define what happiness is and what makes people happy but it is contradictory again as it to some extent depends on the individual’s personality. The study of psychology is essential in the research of the stimulators of happiness to which many theorists refer to as a measure of satisfaction. Psychological understanding of the peoples’ perspective, as well as forms and factors that determine their level of happiness, is vital. The public perception regarding factors that bring about happiness includes money, satisfaction, and acceptance of social environment as well as having a focus on nation’s development in contrast to specific materiality. In this paper, the physiological research study regarding happiness will be done in consideration Diener study and Fulmer study as found on the “Sanguine Citizens,” Also, the summary of the article, as well as its evaluation on how this psychological research fits psychology as a discipline, is elaborated into a profound extent.

Who are the happy people in the society? It is the challenging question that persists in every member of society mind. Psychologically happiness plays a significant role in determining and influencing human emotions. In consideration of Diener’s study, there are various variables used to measure the level of happiness which are health, food, income and friendship associations among other vital aspects of peoples’ lives. In their research, the scientists used income as food as the primary domain where the Maasai, Amish and Inughuit communities were compared. The Maasai seemed to be less satisfied in the regards of material resources as well as access to medical care facilities compared to the other modern societies, and they are still happy with life. Therefore, money is not the source of happiness, and it seems not to have much effect on satisfaction with availability of basic needs.

The other instance regards comparison of the psychological conditions of both United States of America and Denmark. The United States tend to be economically wealthier than Denmark, but the people of Denmark are psychologically better off. In consideration of social capital which is the measure of cooperation and public trust, Danes reflected faith in the business sector as well as their government. On the other side, the people of United Stated portrayed corruption and doubt in trusting strangers as well as the government as many mind individual benefits. The Gallup Poll results suggest that materialism does not go into hands with happiness.

South Korea is among the nations who do well economically have high suicide rate as well as exceptional cases of depression and anger. On the other hand, Costa Rica is a country with a less as half of South Korea’s gross domestic income but among the happiest nations in the world. It signifies that happiness does not go hand to hand with materialism but what matters is contentment and acceptance of the social-economic situations. Furthermore, with regards to Fulmer study, the sense of belonging which is signified by culture and personality significantly affects the people’s well-being. For instance, a Christian will not be emotionally satisfied living in a non-religion place where people do not care about religion. However, a person who is brought up in the similar culture and customs might be satisfied and happy living in a non-religion place.

The research findings above regarding the psychological perspective of the happiness are real and applies to everyday life experiences. For instance, many people who are wealthy in the community tend to be stressed up with issues regarding social security as well as well-being. They do not trust anyone as the mind about their properties being robbed as well as putting their lives in danger. Hence, they live in tension while others live freely trying to associate more with others to find opportunities and end up living a happy lifestyle.

As elaborated above, happiness is not about materialism and social capital but is about satisfaction and acceptance of the social-economic sphere where one belongs. Both the Diener’s and Fulmer’s study cases support this, and it is significant as civilians to be not only interested in individual well-being but also be happy with the county’s development and achievements.