Author(s): Justin Healey

Educational

Happiness and life satisfaction are central objectives to most peopleâÂÂs wellbeing in life. Recently, they have become key concerns for a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, economics, public policy and neuroscience. Although happiness is an expression of subjective wellbeing, there are in fact certain common traits among happy people which can be learned and applied by individuals for the betterment of society in general. What makes Australians happy, and what roles do they think relationships, wealth, health, and the government should play in promoting and maintaining happinessT This book examines the measurement of happiness and life satisfaction, and presents diverse information and advice on ways to increase happiness and wellbeing.