Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America

Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 624
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ISBN-10 : 9789401772037
ISBN-13 : 9401772037
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Book Synopsis Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America by : Mariano Rojas

Download or read book Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America written by Mariano Rojas and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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