The Meaning(s) of Happiness

Sep Kamvar, Cassie Mogilner and Jennifer Aaker
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Sep Kamvar: Stanford University
Cassie Mogilner: Stanford University
Jennifer Aaker: Stanford University

Research Papers from Stanford University, Graduate School of Business

Abstract: An examination of emotions reported on 12 million personal blogs along with the results of three experiments reveal that the meaning of happiness is not fixed; instead, it shifts as people age. Whereas younger people are more likely to associate happiness with excitement, older people are more likely to associate happiness with feeling peaceful. This change is driven by increased feelings of connectedness (to others and to the present moment) as one ages.

Date: 2009-05
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