Scientific investigation of positive emotions, their causes, consequences, and individual differences in experiencing and expressing happiness and life satisfaction.
Example: Studies examining what activities and life circumstances contribute to well-being, how happiness affects health and relationships, and cultural differences in joy expression.
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