title: In pursuit of happiness.
abstract: 1. Modern studies of happiness have found that happy people are energetic, decisive, creative, social, trusting, loving, and responsive. 2. Elements that can affect happiness include a philosophical view of life, use of laughter and humor, ability to relate to others, problem-solving skills, meaningful and leisure activities, positive environment, and a well-balanced life-style. 3. Culture, affluence, age, and gender are surprisingly weak links to happiness.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vance
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006240:Happiness; D006801:Humans; D007845:Laughter; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic