Psychology
8 years ago

Past well-being predicts future happiness more than life evaluation.

Journal of Happiness Studies
An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants and Persistence of Happiness and Life Evaluation
Paweł Chrostek

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The study compared happiness and life evaluation in Poland from 2003 to 2011. Past well-being levels are linked to current well-being levels. Temporary changes in health, job, and income affect happiness more than life evaluation. Permanent changes in religiosity and temporary changes in friends have a significant impact on well-being, regardless of type.