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What does the term 'self-sufficiency' imply about a person's needs?
What does the term 'self-sufficiency' imply about a person's needs?
- A person seeks constant help from others.
- A person can fulfill their needs independently. (correct)
- A person must always focus on material wealth.
- A person relies heavily on external support.
Which of the following best defines sustainable happiness?
Which of the following best defines sustainable happiness?
- Happiness derived from excessive material wealth.
- Happiness that is unaffected by global issues.
- Happiness that depends on continuous consumption.
- Happiness rooted in personal and collective autonomy. (correct)
What fundamental question helps in prompting a lifestyle change for sustainable happiness?
What fundamental question helps in prompting a lifestyle change for sustainable happiness?
- What do I need to buy to be happy?
- How can I achieve social status?
- Who can I blame for my unhappiness?
- What can I change to lead to sustainable happiness? (correct)
Which of the following statements aligns with the idea presented by Henry Ford?
Which of the following statements aligns with the idea presented by Henry Ford?
How has globalization affected people's perception of development since the late 2000s?
How has globalization affected people's perception of development since the late 2000s?
What is a suggested activity to build understanding of personal strength?
What is a suggested activity to build understanding of personal strength?
What characterizes a self-sustaining entity?
What characterizes a self-sustaining entity?
What is the main focus of sustainable happiness?
What is the main focus of sustainable happiness?
Who developed the concept of sustainable happiness?
Who developed the concept of sustainable happiness?
Which of the following factors does sustainable happiness NOT directly depend on?
Which of the following factors does sustainable happiness NOT directly depend on?
How does sustainable happiness relate to global actions?
How does sustainable happiness relate to global actions?
Which of the following aspects is NOT highlighted by sustainable happiness?
Which of the following aspects is NOT highlighted by sustainable happiness?
What does sustainable happiness encourage at the community level?
What does sustainable happiness encourage at the community level?
What is one potential outcome of embracing sustainable happiness?
What is one potential outcome of embracing sustainable happiness?
Which of the following best describes the relationship emphasized by sustainable happiness?
Which of the following best describes the relationship emphasized by sustainable happiness?
What does sustainable happiness aim to generate discussion about?
What does sustainable happiness aim to generate discussion about?
Which element is considered more significant for happiness according to the content?
Which element is considered more significant for happiness according to the content?
What term describes how people experience and evaluate their lives?
What term describes how people experience and evaluate their lives?
What components are combined to create the Happy Planet Index (HPI)?
What components are combined to create the Happy Planet Index (HPI)?
Which of the following domains is NOT monitored by Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index (GNH)?
Which of the following domains is NOT monitored by Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index (GNH)?
Which type of theories allows for benefits to exist independent of a person's subjective attitudes?
Which type of theories allows for benefits to exist independent of a person's subjective attitudes?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between intentional behavior and well-being?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between intentional behavior and well-being?
How does improved physical well-being relate to emotional well-being?
How does improved physical well-being relate to emotional well-being?
Which factor does NOT contribute to an individual's happiness level according to the sustainable happiness model?
Which factor does NOT contribute to an individual's happiness level according to the sustainable happiness model?
What does resilience contribute to, according to the content?
What does resilience contribute to, according to the content?
What is necessary for less happy individuals to improve their happiness according to the content?
What is necessary for less happy individuals to improve their happiness according to the content?
What is one aspect where different types of well-being are often interlinked?
What is one aspect where different types of well-being are often interlinked?
Which of the following is NOT a type of well-being mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of well-being mentioned?
According to the content, which outcome is NOT linked to the journey toward happiness?
According to the content, which outcome is NOT linked to the journey toward happiness?
Which of these is an essential aspect of life shifts necessary for improving happiness?
Which of these is an essential aspect of life shifts necessary for improving happiness?
Which theory of well-being focuses on subjective mental states?
Which theory of well-being focuses on subjective mental states?
What does the sustainable happiness model emphasize as variable in determining happiness levels?
What does the sustainable happiness model emphasize as variable in determining happiness levels?
What primarily accounts for differences in individuals' levels of happiness?
What primarily accounts for differences in individuals' levels of happiness?
How do happy people typically respond to feedback about their peers?
How do happy people typically respond to feedback about their peers?
What is a common behavior of unhappy people when they receive negative feedback?
What is a common behavior of unhappy people when they receive negative feedback?
In terms of processing life events, how do happy and unhappy people differ according to research?
In terms of processing life events, how do happy and unhappy people differ according to research?
Which of the following factors explains the variation in people's level of well-being?
Which of the following factors explains the variation in people's level of well-being?
What do research findings suggest about the effect of social comparison on happy individuals?
What do research findings suggest about the effect of social comparison on happy individuals?
What is a common characteristic of how happy individuals view their realities?
What is a common characteristic of how happy individuals view their realities?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that contributes to happiness?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that contributes to happiness?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Happiness Overview
- Sustainable happiness promotes individual, community, and global well-being without harming others or the environment.
- Concept developed by O’Brien in 2005 to highlight the impacts of pursuing happiness at various levels.
- Pursuit of happiness can have short-term and long-term effects on people and the environment.
Implications of Sustainable Happiness
- Links happiness to sustainability, emphasizing interdependence among individuals and communities.
- Encourages daily decision-making that considers social, environmental, and economic well-being.
Individual and Community Actions
- Sustainable happiness guides personal actions and community wellbeing toward collective sustainability.
- Recognizes interconnectedness among humans, species, and the natural environment.
Pathways to Sustainable Happiness
- Encourages lifestyle changes for greater happiness and life satisfaction through simple pleasures.
- Reflects on personal strengths to promote autonomy and self-sustainability.
Global Context of Sustainable Happiness
- Challenges mass production and consumption as pathways to happiness, linking quality of life directly to material expansion.
- Advocacy for optimism and resilience as vital components of a happy life.
- Subjective well-being is often measured through self-reported experiences and relates to mental, physical, economic, and emotional states.
Understanding Well-Being
- Positive well-being influences ethical considerations in decision-making.
- Correspondence among different types of well-being, e.g., physical health linked to emotional well-being.
- Subjective vs. objective theories of well-being, with the former relying on personal attitudes and the latter on external beneficial states.
Metrics of Sustainable Happiness
- Happy Planet Index (HPI): Combines life satisfaction, life expectancy, and ecological footprint measures.
- Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Index (GNH): Encompasses nine domains to monitor well-being through extensive surveys.
Factors Influencing Happiness
- Individuals return to a characteristic happiness set-point, influenced by intentional behaviors and life circumstances.
- Life shifts require motivation and effort to improve well-being, with strategies promoting happiness.
Psychological Research on Happiness
- Objective circumstances like marital status, age, and income do not solely determine happiness; subjective experience plays a significant role.
- Happy individuals tend to interpret experiences positively, whereas unhappy individuals may view similar events negatively.
Adaptive Strategies of Happy People
- Happy individuals exhibit positive construal of life events, perceiving them more favorably than unhappy counterparts.
- Social comparison in happy individuals shows resilience, as performance feedback does not affect their self-esteem significantly.
- Unhappy individuals may feel joy from relative performance comparisons but suffer from lower self-esteem when facing unfavorable feedback.
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