Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Ling Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Ling
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Sajal Lahiri
Author-X-Name-First: Sajal
Author-X-Name-Last: Lahiri
Title: Income and happiness: a study of a panel of US residents
Abstract:
Can money buy happiness? Does the marginal effect of income on happiness of an average change over time? Does the change in income of an average individual increase their happiness over time? These are the main research questions that this paper attempts to answer using a longitudinal dataset for US residents, viz., panel study of income dynamic (PSID), for the years 2019, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. The main methodology we use is Ordered-Logit regressions. We find reasonably strong evidence of an yes answer to all three questions. Our results pass a number of robustness checks.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 1-14
Issue: 1
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: Easterlin Paradox; happiness; income; ordered-logit regression; PSID data; longitudinal study.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144959
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:1-14

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Neeraj Kumar
Author-X-Name-First: Neeraj
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar
Author-Name: P. Mahendra Varman
Author-X-Name-First: P. Mahendra
Author-X-Name-Last: Varman
Title: Impact of income on life satisfaction in India: a generalised ordered probit model approach
Abstract:
The present study examines the impact of Net state domestic product (NSDP), absolute income, relative income, and income inequality on the life satisfaction of the people in India. The current study identified that an asymmetric income effect in the Indian context, i.e., an increase in income has a positive impact on those who currently reported lower levels of satisfaction. However, the relationship between an increase in income and life satisfaction is weak for those who currently reported higher levels of satisfaction. The results of the study support the existence of the Easterlin paradox in the context of India. Furthermore, the results emphasise the relative importance of absolute income compared to relative income. Although both factors hold significance, their combined impact on life satisfaction is not markedly stronger. The relationship between life satisfaction and income inequality is not identical as we move from a lower level to a higher level of life satisfaction.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 15-34
Issue: 1
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: subjective well-being; life satisfaction; net state domestic product per capita; relative income; income inequality; generalised ordered probit.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144960
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:15-34

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Raquel Ruiz-Rodríguez
Author-X-Name-First: Raquel
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruiz-Rodríguez
Author-Name: Marta Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado
Author-X-Name-First: Marta
Author-X-Name-Last: Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado
Author-Name: Rafael Ravina-Ripoll
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Ravina-Ripoll
Title: Happy-NE-R leadership for companies in emerging economies
Abstract:
Business leaders in emerging economies want to create better workplaces. The first objective is to present a literature review on leadership in emerging economies. The second objective is to reflect on the most appropriate leadership styles for today's firms in emerging economies. A bibliometric analysis of the literature up to 2023 is developed. The results show that firms in emerging economies tend to consider the transformational leadership. And the main emerging themes are the perspective of corporate governance and effects such as innovation and sustainability. This paper is the first to propose a leadership style that combines three of the most current leadership styles, Happy, NEuro and Responsible leadership, called Happy-NE-R leadership. This new style can help leaders in emerging economies to manage their companies responsibly and improve the well-being of their people. Then, emerging economies can have better places to work and a happier and more satisfied workforce.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 35-62
Issue: 1
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: leadership; emerging economies; BRICS; Brazil,  Russia,  India,  China and South Africa; E7 group; happy leadership; neuroleadership; Happy-NE-R leadership.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144961
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:35-62

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Forough Jafari
Author-X-Name-First: Forough
Author-X-Name-Last: Jafari
Author-Name: Seyedehdorsa Siadati
Author-X-Name-First: Seyedehdorsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Siadati
Author-Name: Fatemeh Bahrami
Author-X-Name-First: Fatemeh
Author-X-Name-Last: Bahrami
Title: Psychometric assessment of the Persian version of the future time perspective questionnaire in college students
Abstract:
This study aimed to validate the Persian version of the future time perspective (FTP) Questionnaire, a factor impacting psychological well-being, for use in Iranian society. 367 randomly selected students (20-30 years old) from Tehran universities participated. The questionnaire by Brothers, Chiu, and Diehl (2014), with 12 questions and three subscales, was employed alongside the Hope scale by Snyder et al. (1991). Exploratory factor analysis revealed three subscales: opportunities, limitations, and ambiguities, explaining 61.18% of the variance. Cronbach's alpha for the components was 0.80, 0.77, and 0.82, indicating internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analysis affirmed model fit. Convergent validity displayed a significant correlation between FTP and the Hope scale. Results suggest the Persian FTP questionnaire's validity and reliability for psychological interventions and studies among Iranian college students.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 63-77
Issue: 1
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: FTP; future time perspective; opportunities; limitations; ambiguities; psychometrics.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144967
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:63-77

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Swetha Suram
Author-X-Name-First: Swetha
Author-X-Name-Last: Suram
Author-Name: Vani Gayathri Rudra
Author-X-Name-First: Vani Gayathri
Author-X-Name-Last: Rudra
Author-Name: Ramesh Kumar Miryala
Author-X-Name-First: Ramesh Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Miryala
Title: Exploring the emotional terrain: a comprehensive systematic literature review of the effects of emotional intelligence on stress and performance
Abstract:
Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to an individual's ability in identifying, comprehending, and regulating their own emotions, beside their capability to perceive and manage the emotions of others. Stress, a prevalent feature of modern living has significant ramification for one's overall well-being. Understanding the EI role in stress management is crucial to promote psychological resilience and well-being. The focus of the study is to review the literature on the relation between EI and stress. This paper presents a structural overview of 98 papers published in Scopus indexed journals. The existing literature in the field is presented in four focus areas: the impact of gender on EI, EI and stress on performance, the relationship between EI and work-life balance (WLB), EI and stress. The findings indicate that gender differences exist in EI and stress levels, positive correlation between EI and performance, and contribution of EI to WLB.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 78-121
Issue: 1
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: emotional intelligence; stress; systematic review; stress management; resilience; well-being.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=144968
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:78-121

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Mamta Aggarwal
Author-X-Name-First: Mamta
Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal
Author-Name: Priya Gupta
Author-X-Name-First: Priya
Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta
Title: Indexing financial empowerment for women in India
Abstract:
This study attempts to present a comprehensive state and regional analysis of women's financial empowerment by constructing a financial empowerment index based on secondary data from the NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey) dataset. To illustrate interstates and regional disparities, the financial empowerment index has been constructed based on five dimensions such as engagement in employment, access to financial institutions, ownership of assets, access to mobile phones, and their involvement in decision-making, revealing a moderate level of financial empowerment among women in India, with notable variation in the status of financial empowerment across different states and regions. Southern region exhibits outstanding performance, with states and UTs such as Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana leading the charge to drive the region towards prosperity, while others lag within the criteria. The study recommends strengthening the existing program and introducing new measures for improving financial empowerment in women across all the states and regions.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 123-147
Issue: 2
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: financial empowerment; index; gender disparity; national family health survey; women; employment; access to financial services; assets ownership; access to mobile; involvement in decision-making.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146259
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:123-147

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Richa Banerjee
Author-X-Name-First: Richa
Author-X-Name-Last: Banerjee
Title: Antecedents of mental health of students during COVID-19
Abstract:
The widespread Coronavirus has affected every human being on this earth. COVID has affected people not only physically but mentally also. The present study aims to assess the impact of social support, psychological Resilience and Mental Health of graduate and postgraduate students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted during June 2021. The relationship among the variables was examined using PLS-SEM. The results of the study give explicit support to a significant relationship and impact of Resilience on Mental Health, the other relationship was checked between social support and the third association was between Mental Health and Social support and Resilience. The link exists between perceived social support (PSS) and MH (MH), it is recommended that students always receive more social support, particularly during the problematic COVID-19 epidemic, to enhance their MH and Resilience.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 148-158
Issue: 2
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: MH; social support; resilience; COVID-19; student.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146260
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:148-158

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Mahtab Pouratashi
Author-X-Name-First: Mahtab
Author-X-Name-Last: Pouratashi
Author-Name: Asghar Zamani
Author-X-Name-First: Asghar
Author-X-Name-Last: Zamani
Title: A study on university students' conflict resolution styles and happiness: the effect of psychological capital (a study in Iran)
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of students' psychological capital on conflict resolution style and marital happiness. A survey was conducted among married students at Universities in Tehran, Iran. Data gathered by use of a questionnaire including scales of marital happiness (Azrin et al., 1973), conflict resolution styles (Kurdek, 1994), and psychological capital (Luthans et al., 2007). The reliability of the questionnaire was determined through viewpoints of some professors and experts in the field and validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient (=0.86 to 0.92). After data collection, descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted by SPSS software/23. The results showed that among psychological capital, self-efficacy had the most effects on positive problem solving. Resilience had the most effects on conflict engagement and compliance. Optimism had the most effects on withdrawal. Also, self-efficacy had the most effects on marital happiness. Among conflict resolution style, positive problem solving had the most effects on marital happiness. According to the findings, it is recommended that universities improve formal and hidden curriculum to develop students' psychological capital.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 159-169
Issue: 2
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: psychological capital; conflict resolution style; marital happiness; student; self-efficacy; higher education; Iran.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146261
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:159-169

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Hania Fei Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Hania Fei
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Title: Status effect or tunnel effect? Unravelling the dual role of relative income on subjective well-being among the Chinese population
Abstract:
This paper examines subjective well-being in China, with a particular focus on the role of social comparison. Specifically, it examines the impact of relative income on the subjective well-being among the Chinese population from 2005 to 2018, a period characterised by rapid economic growth. By matching data from 10 rounds of the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) with the contextual income data from statistical yearbooks, we test the status effect and tunnel effect hypotheses. The analysis confirms the tunnel effect hypothesis: after controlling for individual income, the average income of the reference group has a positive effect on an individual's happiness; in addition, this positive effect substantially decreases and becomes insignificant after incorporating the objective measure of future income expectations. Our analysis provides empirical evidence for the tunnel effect and confirms that economic development can mitigate the negative effects of current inequality by raising people's hopes for future income growth.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 170-194
Issue: 2
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: relative income status; social comparison; tunnel effect; expected future income; subjective well-being.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146262
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:170-194

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Petek Tosun
Author-X-Name-First: Petek
Author-X-Name-Last: Tosun
Author-Name: Mesut Dogan
Author-X-Name-First: Mesut
Author-X-Name-Last: Dogan
Author-Name: A. Selcuk Koyluoglu
Author-X-Name-First: A. Selcuk
Author-X-Name-Last: Koyluoglu
Title: The impact of financial well-being on subjective happiness, innovativeness, and personal growth
Abstract:
This study examines the impact of the perceived personal financial condition (financial well-being, economic hardship, income change, and financial threat) on subjective happiness and depression and the influence of subjective happiness and depression on personal growth initiative and consumer innovativeness. The theoretical model that depended on the broadenand-build theory of positive emotions was tested on a consumer sample (n = 755) using hierarchical regression analyses. The findings supported the hypotheses and showed the significant impact of personal financial condition on happiness and depression. Financial well-being positively influences subjective happiness and reduces depression. Subjective happiness and depression lead to increased levels of consumer innovativeness and personal growth initiative. This study contributes to the literature by suggesting and empirically testing a comprehensive theoretical model that demonstrates the significant impact of personal financial condition on happiness and depression and, consequently, consumer innovativeness and personal growth initiative.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 195-215
Issue: 2
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: financial well-being; financial threat; subjective happiness; depression; personal growth; consumer innovativeness.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=146263
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:195-215

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Saira Batool
Author-X-Name-First: Saira
Author-X-Name-Last: Batool
Author-Name: Rabia Ali
Author-X-Name-First: Rabia
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali
Title: Happiness as an unmet reality in Pakistan: discourses of divorced and separated individuals
Abstract:
This research paper highlights the dilemmas associated with the social construction of marriage vs. the ideation of marriage as a modern symbol of unity in contemporary Pakistan. The paper draws on the narratives of 16 divorced and separated men/women. Marital happiness for women is attained in their willingness to act in subordinate roles due to the hegemonic masculinity of men. The study is based on personal experiences of individuals and defying the patterns of obedience had led to dissatisfaction in their marital relationships. The major problem had been the inability to accept the ground realities of marriage in its practical form in contrast to the perception of marriage as a romantic and happy relationship. When the realities did not meet the expectations; their relations came to an end leading to social stigma and emotional dilemmas. These findings suggest the need to rethink of marriage as a complex and evolving institution in contemporary Pakistan.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 314-330
Issue: 3
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: happiness; divorce; separation; marriage; imagination; qualitative methods.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147921
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:3:p:314-330

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Jyoti Kamboj
Author-X-Name-First: Jyoti
Author-X-Name-Last: Kamboj
Author-Name: Eronimus A
Author-X-Name-First: Eronimus
Author-X-Name-Last: A
Author-Name: Sreedha K. Nambiar
Author-X-Name-First: Sreedha K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nambiar
Title: Impact of work-life balance on employees' well-being in selected manufacturing sectors in Kerala
Abstract:
In Kerala's manufacturing sector, employees often experience increased stress levels, diminished job satisfaction, and a decline in overall well-being due to the imbalance between work and personal lives. The demanding nature of their work and long hours often interfere with family time and personal pursuits, leading to strained relationships and health issues. This study utilises the JD-R Model to explore how WLB affects employees' well-being. The study collected data from 203 employees in selected manufacturing industries in Kerala and is analysed through SEM-AMOS. The results found strong positive relationships between WLB and each dimension of well-being. Specifically, employees with better WLB experience improved physical health, psychological well-being, stronger social relationships, and financial stability. The findings underscore the importance of WLB in enhancing employee welfare and organisational effectiveness in manufacturing industries. We provide valuable insights for organisations, employees, policymakers, and government to foster a healthier and more productive workforce.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 223-246
Issue: 3
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: WLB; work-life balance; physical well-being; psychological wellbeing; social well-being; financial well-being.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147938
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:3:p:223-246

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Avnner Chardles Wellfren
Author-X-Name-First: Avnner Chardles
Author-X-Name-Last: Wellfren
Author-Name: Roslaini Abdul Jalil
Author-X-Name-First: Roslaini Abdul
Author-X-Name-Last: Jalil
Author-Name: Nelson Lajuni
Author-X-Name-First: Nelson
Author-X-Name-Last: Lajuni
Author-Name: Izaan Azyan Abdul Jamil
Author-X-Name-First: Izaan Azyan Abdul
Author-X-Name-Last: Jamil
Title: Financial inclusion and financial well-being among youth: a systematic scoping review
Abstract:
This research aimed to comprehensively explore the relationship between financial inclusion and financial well-being among youth, focusing on financial inclusion. Employing a systematic scoping review methodology, this study examined a broad spectrum of scholarly works to identify existing knowledge gaps and provide insightful recommendations for future research. The research findings suggested that financial inclusion exhibited an inconsistent direct effect on financial well-being; however, it played a notable role as a supplementary factor. It is imperative to acknowledge that the effective utilisation of financial inclusion necessitated the cultivation of appropriate skills, attitudes, and behaviours to fully harness its potential advantages in enhancing financial well-being. These results serve as a foundational reference for future research, offering insights into the current state of the topic. Lastly, the study aimed to raise awareness within communities and government agencies about the importance of enhancing the social well-being and happiness of young people.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 247-265
Issue: 3
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: financial inclusion; financial well-being; financial wellness; happiness; young people; review; systematic scoping review.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147939
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:3:p:247-265

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Ritesh Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Ritesh
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Title: Dynamic transformations: unravelling the linkages between shifting MPI patterns and economic growth variables in Himachal Pradesh
Abstract:
Study recognises poverty as complex phenomenon but it can be measured on the basis of three dimensions; Health, Education and Living Standards. There are various indicators of these dimensions of MPI. A change in MPI rate has been observed between two national reports 2015-2016 and 2019-2020 published by NITI Aayog. MPI in urban areas of Himachal Pradesh has increased over the period of time which is an eye opener to the government and needs to be taken care of. The Cooking Fuel is the most deprived indicator over the time period. Although MPI in rural areas has fallen but still its intensity is very high. Multiple Linear Regression model shows that there is positive statistical significant relationship between MPI, HCR and Intensity. Spearman's Rank Correlation shows that out of various different development indicators of Himachal Pradesh; Total Food Grain and Government Jobs have positive correlation with MPI whereas Agriculture Societies and Secondary Sector have negative correlation with MPI.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 301-313
Issue: 3
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: poverty; deprivation; development indicators; rural; urban; regression; correlation.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147942
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:3:p:301-313

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Velina Hristova
Author-X-Name-First: Velina
Author-X-Name-Last: Hristova
Author-Name: Wenyu Han
Author-X-Name-First: Wenyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Han
Author-Name: Kaloyan Haralampiev
Author-X-Name-First: Kaloyan
Author-X-Name-Last: Haralampiev
Author-Name: Tim Healey
Author-X-Name-First: Tim
Author-X-Name-Last: Healey
Author-Name: Ivo Vlaev
Author-X-Name-First: Ivo
Author-X-Name-Last: Vlaev
Title: COVID-19 impact on Coventry residents' mental wellbeing
Abstract:
The present study examined different factors that affected Coventry residents' mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 4162 respondents from the Household Survey of Coventry City Council were included in the data analysis. The short version of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS) and a COVID-19-related worry score were used for the purpose of the study. The results indicated that the most significant influence on residents' mental wellbeing was the extent to which members of the household worried about COVID-19. Furthermore, there was a significant association between the mental wellbeing score and factors such as general health condition and alcohol consumption. Participation in social and cultural activities (in person and online), visiting park or open space, involving in everyday activities, attendance of pubs and clubs when COVID restrictions were lifted, enjoying live music in person and virtually, were all positively related to improved mental wellbeing.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 266-300
Issue: 3
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: mental wellbeing; worry score; COVID-19; social and cultural engagement; Coventry city.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147944
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:3:p:266-300

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Dogan Hatun
Author-X-Name-First: Dogan
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatun
Title: The role of today's education on the association between women's employment and fertility in Turkey
Abstract:
Low fertility is a global issue, affecting both developed and developing countries where opportunity cost of fertility for working women is an outstanding factor. Education plays a very strong role on fertility decline but present study focuses on the role of women's employment on fertility decline and investigates whether the role of education still existing on the association between women's employment and fertility. Using data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) for Turkey from 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018, the study runs a series of Poisson regression analyses for each year. Overall, findings show that women's employment and education are independently associated with married women's number of children. In conclusion, changing socio-economic structures made women choose their career over their fertility regardless of their social status (measured through education); thus, Turkish government should focus on pronatalist policies to ease the cost of fertility and childrearing for employed women to control fertility decline.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 331-345
Issue: 4
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: fertility decline; opportunity cost; employed women; education; pronatalist policies.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150157
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:4:p:331-345

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Sacit Hadi Akdede
Author-X-Name-First: Sacit Hadi
Author-X-Name-Last: Akdede
Author-Name: Şansel Özpinar
Author-X-Name-First: Şansel
Author-X-Name-Last: Özpinar
Title: Examining the nexus of political ideology and social trust: a study in Türkiye
Abstract:
This paper mainly investigates the relationship between political view/ideology and social trust by using survey data conducted in 2011 in the three most populous cities in Türkiye; "İstanbul", "Ankara", and "İzmir" respectively, and contributes to the research about the relationship between political ideology or view and social trust. Ordered probit statistical methods are applied to data collected by surveying a representative sample of individuals in the three most populous cities in Türkiye. It is found, in the empirical analysis, that right-wing people trust in people, in general, less than left-wing people do. It is also found in the paper that trust in people in general increases with education attainment, and income level. Our regression results also show that people who feel that tradition makes their lives easier trust other people more. In addition, it is found in the paper that happier people trust others more. Since our research includes data from only three metropolitan cities, it may not reflect all Türkiye in general.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 365-384
Issue: 4
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: social trust; political ideology; socio-economic variables; Türkiye; ordered probit.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150158
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:4:p:365-384

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Feyruz Usluoğlu
Author-X-Name-First: Feyruz
Author-X-Name-Last: Usluoğlu
Author-Name: Resul Çakır
Author-X-Name-First: Resul
Author-X-Name-Last: Çakır
Author-Name: Esra Öztürk
Author-X-Name-First: Esra
Author-X-Name-Last: Öztürk
Title: Alexithymia and compulsive online shopping: the role of emotion regulation
Abstract:
With the increase in online financial transactions following the pandemic, internet shopping has gained immense momentum, providing convenience and encouraging compulsive shopping behaviours. The purpose of this study is to determine whether difficulties in emotion regulation influence the association between alexithymia and compulsive online shopping. Furthermore, the study investigates the moderating influence of age and includes gender as a covariate. Surveys were conducted with 597 participants through convenience sampling. The findings reveal that alexithymia strongly predicts difficulty in emotion regulation, and both factors have a direct positive effect on compulsive online shopping. While gender was not a significant factor, age moderated the indirect effect of alexithymia on compulsive shopping via emotion regulation difficulties. These findings suggest that mental health interventions targeting emotional awareness and regulation may help individuals reduce compulsive online shopping behaviours. Age-specific strategies could further enhance the effectiveness of these interventions, offering tailored support to different demographic groups.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 346-364
Issue: 4
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: compulsive online shopping; alexithymia; difficulty in emotion regulation; behavioural addiction; consumer behaviour.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150159
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:4:p:346-364

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Karim Eslamloueyan
Author-X-Name-First: Karim
Author-X-Name-Last: Eslamloueyan
Author-Name: Hamid Kahromi
Author-X-Name-First: Hamid
Author-X-Name-Last: Kahromi
Title: Happiness, sanctions, and institutional quality in developing countries
Abstract:
There is a gap in the literature on how institutional quality influences happiness in sanctioned developing countries. To fill this gap, we estimate a set of dynamic panel data models for 56 developing countries from 2005 to 2022 using a system-generalised method of moments. Our approach allows us to examine the interaction effect between institutions and sanctions on happiness. We find that lower political risks, more democratic accountability, better socioeconomic conditions, improved bureaucracy quality, less corruption, and fewer ethnic tensions reduce the harmful effect of sanctions on happiness. Furthermore, military intervention in politics worsens the adverse effects of sanctions. We find that a robust social support system increases happiness during sanctions. Inflation and access to the internet decrease happiness. As a robustness check, estimating the model using a comprehensive institutional quality index comprising political, financial, and economic sub-indicators confirms our findings. These findings hold implications for policymakers in developing economies.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 385-413
Issue: 4
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: developing countries; happiness; sanctions; institutions; military in politics; social support; internet; COVID-19; dynamic panel data model; GMM; generalised method of moments.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150160
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:4:p:385-413

Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Daniel A. Cernas-Ortiz
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Cernas-Ortiz
Author-Name: Arun Madapusi
Author-X-Name-First: Arun
Author-X-Name-Last: Madapusi
Title: Psychological detachment from work and work stress: eudaimonic and hedonic well-being mediation influences
Abstract:
Psychological detachment is a work/work-stress recovery strategy that is presumed to reduce stress and improve employee health and happiness. However, psychological detachment could increase stress when it diminishes employees' eudaimonic (i.e., self-actualisation and fulfilment) and/or hedonic (i.e., pleasure) well-being. This research study's objective is to test the mediating effects of eudaimonic and hedonic well-being on the relationship between psychological detachment and work stress. Data were collected through a three-week longitudinal survey in Mexico. The data were analysed using the PROCESS Macro in SPSS\. The results indicate that psychological detachment is positively related to work stress through a negative influence on eudaimonic well-being. The mediating effects of hedonic well-being were non-significant. The findings suggest that psychological detachment is not a one-size-fits-all solution to recover from work stress; alternative recovery strategies need to be tailored to help specific individuals maintain health and happiness.
Journal: Int. J. of Happiness and Development
Pages: 414-430
Issue: 4
Volume: 9
Year: 2025
Keywords: work stress; psychological detachment; employee well-being; eudaimonic well-being; hedonic well-being; happiness at work; recovery strategies.
File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=150162
File-Format: text/html
File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:4:p:414-430