Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Happiness

Happiness is a positive emotional state characterized by feelings of contentment, joy, satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. It is widely regarded as an important indicator of a person's mental health and quality of life, and it is studied both as a momentary emotion and as a more enduring sense of life satisfaction.…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 91× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2474-9273 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Happiness is a positive emotional state characterized by feelings of contentment, joy, satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. It is widely regarded as an important indicator of a person's mental health and quality of life, and it is studied both as a momentary emotion and as a more enduring sense of life satisfaction. Research in psychology examines the factors that shape happiness, including relationships, values, and the pursuit of meaning, as well as its links to physical and psychological health. Approaches within positive psychology focus on understanding and cultivating the conditions that support lasting wellbeing. Within Behavior Therapy and Mental Health, happiness connects to the journal's coverage of psychological wellbeing, emotional health, and the determinants of a fulfilling life. Reported research relevant to this topic includes a study of the relationship between materialistic aspirations and distinct aspects of psychological wellbeing, an examination of aging and positive psychology, and work on a community-based "Happy Village" concept. Together these reflect interest in what contributes to and detracts from happiness across individuals and communities. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to happiness and psychological wellbeing.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 91 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Happiness, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Behavior Therapy And Mental Health (ISSN 2474-9273).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Rabiul Ahasan · Saudi Arabia Shahid Ullah · Australia Roberto Maniglio · Italy

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.