Economics of Happiness Abstract
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Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences Psychology Department 3333 University Way Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7 Economics of Happiness Study Dr. Mark Holder from the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus is proposing to study the relations between happiness, life satisfaction, economic values, and spirituality in children age 8-14 and their parents. Previous research indicates that economic factors (e.g., income and material goods) are not strongly linked to well- being once adults’ basic needs are met. However, this link has not been closely examined in children and adolescents. Past studies have also indicated a connection between spirituality, well-being and economic values in adults, but again, this relationship has not been well studied in children. Additionally, there is minimal research on the relationship between children’s and parents’ well-being, economic values and spirituality. The current research addresses these gaps in the literature by assessing children's and parents' happiness, life satisfaction, hope, gratitude, economic values, spirituality, religious orientation, and demographic variables. Children and their parents will complete an online survey at home. The survey should take about 20 minutes for parents and 30 minutes for children to complete. No class time will be required except to hand out notices about the survey for children to take home to their parents. The UBC Okanagan Research Ethics Board has approved this research, and there is minimal risk associated with participating especially considering the positive nature of the variables being measured. The school district, principals, teachers and parents will be asked to give
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Economics of Happiness Abstract
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Irving K. Barber School of Arts and SciencesPsychology Department
3333 University WayKelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7
Economics of Happiness Study
Dr. Mark Holder from the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus is proposing to study the relations between happiness, life satisfaction, economic values, and spirituality in children age 8-14 and their parents. Previous research indicates that economic factors (e.g., income and material goods) are not strongly linked to well-being once adults’ basic needs are met. However, this link has not been closely examined in children and adolescents. Past studies have also indicated a connection between spirituality, well-being and economic values in adults, but again, this relationship has not been well studied in children. Additionally, there is minimal research on the relationship between children’s and parents’ well-being, economic values and spirituality.
The current research addresses these gaps in the literature by assessing children's and parents' happiness, life satisfaction, hope, gratitude, economic values, spirituality, religious orientation, and demographic variables. Children and their parents will complete an online survey at home. The survey should take about 20 minutes for parents and 30 minutes for children to complete. No class time will be required except to hand out notices about the survey for children to take home to their parents.
The UBC Okanagan Research Ethics Board has approved this research, and there is minimal risk associated with participating especially considering the positive nature of the variables being measured. The school district, principals, teachers and parents will be asked to give consent and children will be asked to give assent. We anticipate this research will published in journals and presented at conferences and a summary of the results will be provided for participating schools. All participants’ responses will be anonymous.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Mark Holder – [email protected], (250) 807-8728
Sarah Koss – [email protected]
