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The impact of internet use on Chinese residents' subjective well-being
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As internet technology plays an increasingly important role in modern life, the impact of internet use on residents has also attracted more attention. Based on the 2017 China General Social Survey data (CGSS2017), we established an Ologit model to test the relationship between internet use and residents' subjective well-being (SWB). We found that using the internet can significantly improve the subjective well-being of residents. Compared with never surfing the internet, a lower frequency of internet surfing does not improve happiness, but a higher frequency will significantly improve residents' happiness. It positively impacts their SWB through two channels: increasing residents' participation in leisure and entertainment and improving residents' sense of social justice. Increasing active hedonic leisure time, can improve the happiness of Chinese urban residents. Furthermore, social justice is also one of the factors that affect happiness.
The impact of internet use on Chinese residents' subjective well-being
Jianyu Chi
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 83 - 101
As internet technology plays an increasingly important role in modern life, the impact of internet use on residents has also attracted more attention. Based on the 2017 China General Social Survey data (CGSS2017), we established an Ologit model to test the relationship between internet use and residents' subjective well-being (SWB). We found that using the internet can significantly improve the subjective well-being of residents. Compared with never surfing the internet, a lower frequency of internet surfing does not improve happiness, but a higher frequency will significantly improve residents' happiness. It positively impacts their SWB through two channels: increasing residents' participation in leisure and entertainment and improving residents' sense of social justice. Increasing active hedonic leisure time, can improve the happiness of Chinese urban residents. Furthermore, social justice is also one of the factors that affect happiness.]]>
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International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 83 - 101
Ana MarÃa RodrÃguez PasandÃn
Ignacio Pérez Pérez
Pablo Orosa Iglesias
Juan José Galán DÃaz
School of Economics and Management, Communication University of China, Building 32, No. 1, Dingfuzhuang East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
internet use
internet usage frequency
leisure and entertainment
social justice
subjective well-being
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Explaining the linkages of happiness construct: a theoretical and empirical study on Indian population
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The last few decades have seen the fruits of political and intellectual deliberations in the form of voluminous literature on various aspects of happiness and well-being gleaned from various types of academic and experiential research. This paper is an attempt to explain the numerous linkages of happiness/well-being construct and bring them together in one place so that well-being construct can be theorised and measured scientifically. We used the same technique as practiced to assess the level of happiness among the people of India by following two-stage measurement process. At the first stage, through online and offline standard questionnaires, and additionally by examined available proxy indicators for last 30 years (1990-1991 to 2019-2020). We have collected a sample of 2695 from all over India. Using techniques like Canonical Correlation Analysis, Anova and T test, adjusted national income the study recommends that Government of India (GoI) should follow mix policy for collective and Individual wellbeing.
Explaining the linkages of happiness construct: a theoretical and empirical study on Indian population
V.K. Shrotryia; Shashank Vikram Pratap Singh
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 102 - 127
The last few decades have seen the fruits of political and intellectual deliberations in the form of voluminous literature on various aspects of happiness and well-being gleaned from various types of academic and experiential research. This paper is an attempt to explain the numerous linkages of happiness/well-being construct and bring them together in one place so that well-being construct can be theorised and measured scientifically. We used the same technique as practiced to assess the level of happiness among the people of India by following two-stage measurement process. At the first stage, through online and offline standard questionnaires, and additionally by examined available proxy indicators for last 30 years (1990-1991 to 2019-2020). We have collected a sample of 2695 from all over India. Using techniques like Canonical Correlation Analysis, Anova and T test, adjusted national income the study recommends that Government of India (GoI) should follow mix policy for collective and Individual wellbeing.]]>
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International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 102 - 127
V.K. Shrotryia
Shashank Vikram Pratap Singh
Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India ' Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
happiness
India
life satisfaction
subjective well-being
wellbeing
human well-being
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Relationship between financial stress and happiness among Nigerians: the intermediary role of meaning of life
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The current study utilising a moderated mediation analysis investigated the impact of financial stress and meaning in life on happiness in a community-based sample of 482 individuals, aged 18-78 years in Makurdi, the Benue State Capital in North Central Nigeria. The satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), the economic strain scale, and meaning in life questionnaire (MLQ) were used in gathering the data which were analysed using Hayes' process macro. The results showed that financial stress was negatively associated with happiness and presence of meaning, but was positively associated with search for meaning. The presence of meaning partially mediated the financial stress-happiness relationship, and the strength of this partial mediation was moderated by the search for meaning. The findings suggest that under financial stress, presence of meaning may serve as a foundation upon which people initiate a search for meaning (SFM) that enables them cope with ongoing challenges that threatens their wellbeing.
Relationship between financial stress and happiness among Nigerians: the intermediary role of meaning of life
Alex I. Shaahu; James T. Gire
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 128 - 154
The current study utilising a moderated mediation analysis investigated the impact of financial stress and meaning in life on happiness in a community-based sample of 482 individuals, aged 18-78 years in Makurdi, the Benue State Capital in North Central Nigeria. The satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), the economic strain scale, and meaning in life questionnaire (MLQ) were used in gathering the data which were analysed using Hayes' process macro. The results showed that financial stress was negatively associated with happiness and presence of meaning, but was positively associated with search for meaning. The presence of meaning partially mediated the financial stress-happiness relationship, and the strength of this partial mediation was moderated by the search for meaning. The findings suggest that under financial stress, presence of meaning may serve as a foundation upon which people initiate a search for meaning (SFM) that enables them cope with ongoing challenges that threatens their wellbeing.]]>
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International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 128 - 154
Alex I. Shaahu
James T. Gire
Josephine Mbatomon Zarah Shaahu Foundation, Suite 8, No. 1 Iorkyaa Ako Street High Level, P.O. Box 750 Makurdi, Nigeria ' Department of Psychology, Virginia Military Institute, USA
financial stress
meaning in life
happiness
Nigeria
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Association of morningness-eveningness preference, happiness, and academic achievement with procrastination in university students
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Procrastination is a common problem among university students and may have negative consequences on students' academic performance, physical and mental health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between procrastination and morningness-eveningness preference, happiness and academic achievement. The data was collected from 303 university students aged between 19 and 22 years. Tuckman procrastination scale, composite scale of morningness (CSM) and the Oxford happiness questionnaire short-form were used as data collecting tools. Results indicated that the prevalence of academic procrastination among university students was 48.5%. Meanwhile, no statistical difference was found between procrastination scores in terms of gender and grade level. Morningness was the main predictor of academic procrastination. Academic achievement and happiness also contributed to the variance explained in academic procrastination. As a result of this study, it was found that happiness, academic achievement and morningness scores decreased with the increase of procrastination scores.
Association of morningness-eveningness preference, happiness, and academic achievement with procrastination in university students
AyÅe Nesibe à nder; Ezgi Güven Yıldırım; Ä°smail à nder
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 155 - 168
Procrastination is a common problem among university students and may have negative consequences on students' academic performance, physical and mental health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between procrastination and morningness-eveningness preference, happiness and academic achievement. The data was collected from 303 university students aged between 19 and 22 years. Tuckman procrastination scale, composite scale of morningness (CSM) and the Oxford happiness questionnaire short-form were used as data collecting tools. Results indicated that the prevalence of academic procrastination among university students was 48.5%. Meanwhile, no statistical difference was found between procrastination scores in terms of gender and grade level. Morningness was the main predictor of academic procrastination. Academic achievement and happiness also contributed to the variance explained in academic procrastination. As a result of this study, it was found that happiness, academic achievement and morningness scores decreased with the increase of procrastination scores.]]>
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International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 155 - 168
AyÅe Nesibe à nder
Ezgi Güven Yıldırım
İsmail à nder
Gazi Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Gazi University, Ankara, 06500, Turkey ' Gazi Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Gazi University, Ankara, 06500, Turkey ' Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Sakarya University, Sakarya, 54300, Turkey
morningness-eveningness preference
happiness
academic achievement
procrastination
university students
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Exploring the relationships among forbidden fruit effect, trust, and engagement in online communities
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Maintaining the harmonious development of online communities has become critical to all the community members. However, it is worth exploring what kind of interaction will cause the unfavourable effect. Therefore, with a sample of 334 online community users, the current study aimed to examine the relationship between the online community forbidden fruit effect (FFE), online trust, and online community engagement (OCE). First, we used factor analysis to classify the three variables. Then, SPSS and PROCESS were used for hypothesis testing. The findings showed that: 1) the FFE positively correlates with OCE; 2) Online trust positively correlates with OCE; and 3) Regarding moderating and mediating effects, user trust and information trust partially moderate and mediates the relationship between the FFE and OCE. The findings provided information that is helpful for practitioners and users to maintain the long-term development of online communities.
Exploring the relationships among forbidden fruit effect, trust, and engagement in online communities
T.D. Pham Thi
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 169 - 195
Maintaining the harmonious development of online communities has become critical to all the community members. However, it is worth exploring what kind of interaction will cause the unfavourable effect. Therefore, with a sample of 334 online community users, the current study aimed to examine the relationship between the online community forbidden fruit effect (FFE), online trust, and online community engagement (OCE). First, we used factor analysis to classify the three variables. Then, SPSS and PROCESS were used for hypothesis testing. The findings showed that: 1) the FFE positively correlates with OCE; 2) Online trust positively correlates with OCE; and 3) Regarding moderating and mediating effects, user trust and information trust partially moderate and mediates the relationship between the FFE and OCE. The findings provided information that is helpful for practitioners and users to maintain the long-term development of online communities.]]>
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International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 169 - 195
AyÅe Nesibe à nder
Ezgi Güven Yıldırım
İsmail à nder
Institute of Graduate Education, Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF), 141-145 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 15, Binh Thanh District, 717000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
online community
FFF
forbidden fruit effect
trust
engagement
mediating
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Gender differences in the determinants of happiness and life satisfaction among Ghanaians: the effects of leisure time, social network and (in)security
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While the literature on subjective well-being (SWB) is replete with studies from the Western world, studies from Sub-Saharan Africa are not only a few but also limited in the set of variables that are identified as correlates of happiness and life satisfaction. Drawing data from the World Values Survey on Ghana and applying a multivariate ordered logistic regression technique, we find that the importance of leisure time is positively associated with the probability of being happy and satisfied with life for both men and women. However, formal or institutionalised social networks and security concerns are only significant predictors of the probability of happiness but not life satisfaction. The gender analysis results reveal that the effects of social networks and security on happiness are pronounced in women but not men. Thus, we recommend promoting happiness and life satisfaction by facilitating social networks and addressing security concerns.
Gender differences in the determinants of happiness and life satisfaction among Ghanaians: the effects of leisure time, social network and (in)security
Ibrahim Mohammed; Rufai Haruna Kilu
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 196 - 218
While the literature on subjective well-being (SWB) is replete with studies from the Western world, studies from Sub-Saharan Africa are not only a few but also limited in the set of variables that are identified as correlates of happiness and life satisfaction. Drawing data from the World Values Survey on Ghana and applying a multivariate ordered logistic regression technique, we find that the importance of leisure time is positively associated with the probability of being happy and satisfied with life for both men and women. However, formal or institutionalised social networks and security concerns are only significant predictors of the probability of happiness but not life satisfaction. The gender analysis results reveal that the effects of social networks and security on happiness are pronounced in women but not men. Thus, we recommend promoting happiness and life satisfaction by facilitating social networks and addressing security concerns.]]>
10.1504/IJHD.2023.134383
International Journal of Happiness and Development, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) pp. 196 - 218
Ibrahim Mohammed
Rufai Haruna Kilu
School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong; Department of Economics and Actuarial Science, University of Professional Studies, Accra, 00233, Ghana ' Department of Business Administration, University of Professional Studies, Accra, 00233, Ghana
gender differences
happiness
life satisfaction
leisure time
social networks
insecurity
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