Does variety in hedonic spending improve happiness? Testing alternative causal mechanisms between hedonic variety and subjective well-being

Does variety in hedonic spending improve happiness? Testing alternative causal mechanisms between hedonic variety and subjective well-being

Abstract Previous research has found only a small, inconsistent association between hedonic consumption and subjective well-being, often attributed to individuals adapting to the happiness gains from their purchases. Given that diverse experiences can reduce or avert hedonic adaptation, we hypothesi...

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Main Authors: Joe J. Gladstone, Peter M. Ruberton, Seth Margolis, Sonja Lyubomirsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Hedonic adaption
Subjective well-being
Economic psychology
Spending
Consumer behavior
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01599-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01599-8

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