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Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America By Mariano Rojas
2015 | 637 Pages | ISBN: 9401772029 | PDF | 10 MB
This book presents original happiness research from and about a region that showsunexpectedly 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."