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This table shows the other various causes that contribute to a loss in happiness. These are pegged or fixed to a drop in Income by a third. Shown by designating Income = 1 | This table shows the other various causes that contribute to a loss in happiness. These are pegged or fixed to a drop in Income by a third. Shown by designating Income = 1 | ||
As seen on the table Unemployment causes a drastic loss in overall happiness. Also in that same section, job security is a big variable, insecure thoughts lead to an drop of 1.5 points and also high unemployment rates result in that same 1.5 point drop. | *As seen on the table Unemployment causes a drastic loss in overall happiness. Also in that same section, job security is a big variable, insecure thoughts lead to an drop of 1.5 points and also high unemployment rates result in that same 1.5 point drop. | ||
*Another section illustrated is the idea of family. One main factor that contributes to happiness is the relation of husband and wife. Families that break up are quite substantially less happy. | |||
*Health can also be a major factor in happiness. Policies that implement increased health care and benefits could substantially increase happiness. Mental health is a enormously overlooked section and making psychiatry a main project could change all this. | |||
Health can also be a major factor in happiness. Policies that implement increased health care and benefits could substantially increase happiness. Mental health is a enormously overlooked section and making psychiatry a main project could change all this. | |||
Revision as of 15:52, 11 April 2006
This table shows the other various causes that contribute to a loss in happiness. These are pegged or fixed to a drop in Income by a third. Shown by designating Income = 1
- As seen on the table Unemployment causes a drastic loss in overall happiness. Also in that same section, job security is a big variable, insecure thoughts lead to an drop of 1.5 points and also high unemployment rates result in that same 1.5 point drop.
- Another section illustrated is the idea of family. One main factor that contributes to happiness is the relation of husband and wife. Families that break up are quite substantially less happy.
- Health can also be a major factor in happiness. Policies that implement increased health care and benefits could substantially increase happiness. Mental health is a enormously overlooked section and making psychiatry a main project could change all this.
