Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America

Rojas, Mariano

This book presents original happiness research from and about a region that shows unexpectedly high levels of happiness. Even when Latin American countries cannot be classified as high-income countries their population do enjoy, on average, high happiness levels. The book draws attention to some important factors that contribute to the happiness of people, such as: relational values, human relations, solidarity networks, the role of the family, and the availability and gratifying using of leisure time. In a world where happiness is acquiring greater relevance as a final social and personal aim both the academic community and the social-actors and policy-makers community would benefit from Happiness Research in Latin America.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-08-23

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789401779944

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-7203-7

Dimensions: 254.0cm x178.0cm

Pages: 637.0