A magical model of happiness |
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| Authors: | M. J. Stones A. Kozma |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Gerentology Centre, Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, A1B 3X9, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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| Abstract: | A model of happiness is described that is based on nonlinear mathematics. Happiness at timet+1 is given by:Hnext=M(1–H)H+I, whereH is happiness at timet, M is a person parameter, andI is an environmental impact term comprised of a prevailing component (Ip) and an episodic component (dI). Eight properties of the model are detailed and its utility illustrated for reconciling problematic issues in the literature that include the positive skew in the distribution of psychological well being (PWB) scores, the stability and change in PWB, and the relationships of emotionality with global PWB and its indicators. The operationalization of the model is described from the population level down to that of the single case. |
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