Daily Happiness and Economic Status in Turkiye
Author Information
Author(s): Can Reyyan, Neupert Shevaun
Primary Institution: North Carolina State University
Hypothesis
Subjective economic status and subjective age predict daily happiness among middle-aged and older adults in Turkiye.
Conclusion
Higher subjective economic status is linked to greater daily happiness, while feeling older is associated with lower happiness.
Supporting Evidence
- Increases in subjective economic status were associated with increased daily happiness.
- Feeling older corresponded to decreased happiness.
- Subjective economic status and subjective felt age accounted for 44% of the variance in happiness variability.
Takeaway
When people feel better about their money, they tend to be happier, but feeling older can make them less happy.
Methodology
The study involved 98 participants aged 50 to 90 who reported on their happiness, subjective economic status, and subjective age for 14 consecutive days.
Limitations
The study was conducted during a period of high inflation, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 50 to 90, with a mean age of 59.57.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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