Measuring Happiness: From Fluctuating Happiness to Authentic-Durable Happiness

On the basis of the theoretical distinction between self-centeredness and selflessness (Dambrun & Ricard, 2011), the main goal of this research was to develop two new scales assessing distinct dimensions of happiness. By trying to maximize pleasures and to avoid displeasures, we propose that...

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Main Authors: Michael eDambrun, Gérard eDesprès, Gérard eLac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00016/full