Is happiness a cause of health?

Journal/Book: Psychol Health. 1997; 12: C/O Stbs Ltd, PO Box 90, Reading, Berks, England RG1 8JL. Harwood Acad Publ GmbH. 769-781.

Abstract: Happiness and positive moods influence health, and vice versa. A number of social and personality factors influence health directly, for example by affecting health behaviour or the immune system. These factors also affect health indirectly by influencing happiness and moods. These factors include social relationships, exercise and other aspects of leisure, job status and other aspects of work, social class, and several aspects of personality. The evidence on direct and indirect influences of happiness on health is summarised here.

Note: Article Argyle M, Univ Oxford, Dept Expt Psychol, S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3UD, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): happiness; satisfaction; social relationships; work; health; BOTTOM-UP; TOP-DOWN; LIFE; SATISFACTION; INEQUALITIES; PEOPLE; MODELS; RISK; MOOD

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