Last time, we looked at the role that self-selection can play in happiness and well-being-related research. In doing so, we highlighted a study which found that while participants who are enthusiastic about the prospect of taking part in interventions designed to boost well-being are likely to benefit most, the positive results that such studies frequently…
DetailsWe concluded last time by raising the issue of how self-selection may muddy the waters in happiness/well-being-related research. Self-selection in this context refers to a scenario in which researchers seek out participants for well-being research and attract responses from individuals who are interested in cultivating personal well-being and boosting their happiness. I refer to this…
DetailsIncreasing happiness (Part 2) The last couple of decades have seen an explosion of interest in psychological research into happiness. More specifically, researchers are devoting more attention than ever before into investigating strategies and interventions designed to increase individual happiness. This area of research interest will continue to be our prime focus in the coming…
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