The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in history, and his conception of happiness remains relevant today.

Author Tal Ben-Shahar’s new book “Happiness Studies” introduces a new interdisciplinary field of study dedicated to exploring happiness. Now, Ben-Shahar is working to create a masters degree program ...

Time can offer a different perspective — that’s the result of a study 80 years in the making. (Photo: Getty Images) Researchers from University of Bolton in the UK recently recreated an experiment ...

What's your definition of happiness? Research in the field of positive psychology often defines a happy person as someone who experiences frequent positive emotions, such as joy, interest, and pride, ...

Dr. Alan Schlechter, author of "U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (And Life)," is also the professor of the most popular elective class at New York University called "The Science of Happiness." He ...

Happiness is defined differently depending on who you ask. Some people define happiness as a positive emotional experience. Others define happiness as having two parts called hedonia (pleasure) and ...

Explore how happiness economics measures individual satisfaction through surveys, analyzing economic factors like income, employment, and their impact on well-being.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. People's happiness levels change with age, an idea reflected in personal experiences and public ...