In psychology, the hedonic treadmill is a concept that refers to the human tendency to return to a relatively stable level of happiness, despite major positive or negative life events. This phenomenon is also known as hedonic adaptation, which is the idea that individuals adapt to changes in their environment and eventually return to their…
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How Much does Money Correlate with Happiness?
Are those with higher incomes happier in their daily lives? Although it seems like a simple question, previous research has produced conflicting results, leaving uncertainty about the answer. Foundational research from Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton of Princeton University, published in 2010, found that daily happiness increased as annual income increased, but above $75,000, it…