Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Health & Well Being, Psychology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9789401772037 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands | Publication: | October 9, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9789401772037 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands |
| Publication: | October 9, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book presents original happiness research from and about a region that shows unexpectedly high levels of happiness. Even when Latin American countries cannot be classified as high-income countries their population do enjoy, on average, high happiness levels. The book draws attention to some important factors that contribute to the happiness of people, such as: relational values, human relations, solidarity networks, the role of the family, and the availability and gratifying using of leisure time. In a world where happiness is acquiring greater relevance as a final social and personal aim both the academic community and the social-actors and policy-makers community would benefit from Happiness Research in Latin America.
This book presents original happiness research from and about a region that shows unexpectedly high levels of happiness. Even when Latin American countries cannot be classified as high-income countries their population do enjoy, on average, high happiness levels. The book draws attention to some important factors that contribute to the happiness of people, such as: relational values, human relations, solidarity networks, the role of the family, and the availability and gratifying using of leisure time. In a world where happiness is acquiring greater relevance as a final social and personal aim both the academic community and the social-actors and policy-makers community would benefit from Happiness Research in Latin America.
