PoH Happiness Across Lifespan 9/24/25
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What makes children happy?
self-fulfillment (hobbies, exercise, going out, playing, travel)
relationships (feeling loved)
What factors influence happiness during childhood and adolescence?
children’s is shaped by social environment, parental support, cognitive-emotional development
adolescence is shaped by challenges in identity and emotional regulation
How does happiness change during adulthood, and what explains these changes?
midlife low, older adulthood high happiness because older adults have better emotional regulation and cognitive reframing (changing thought patterns)
Common myths people believe about happiness?
“money buys happiness”
“more choices = happiness” more choices = anxiety
“external achievements (what others can see) guarantee lasting happiness” getting used to it makes you emotionally neutral over time