Term ID: T2172

Happiness

/happiness/
A positive emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and well-being, studied both as momentary emotions and as longer-term life satisfaction or subjective well-being.
Example: Experiencing joy when achieving personal goals, contentment with family relationships, and overall satisfaction with life circumstances that contribute to psychological and physical health.

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Reference: Diener (1984)