News tagged with personal satisfaction

Trying to be happier works when listening to upbeat music

The song, "Get Happy," famously performed by Judy Garland, has encouraged people to improve their mood for decades. Recent research at the University of Missouri discovered that an individual can indeed successfully try to ...

Psychology & Psychiatry May 14, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Physician spouses very satisfied in relationships, study finds

It appears that the majority of spouses/partners of physicians in the United States are happy with their relationships, according to Mayo Clinic research. Of the about 900 spouses/partners of physicians who responded to a ...

Other Mar 28, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

We're emotionally distant and that's just fine by me

When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. But a new study finds that it's not how close you feel that matters most, it's whether ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Feb 13, 2013 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0

Are deaf and hard-of-hearing physicians getting the support they need?

Deaf and hard of hearing (DHoH) people must overcome significant professional barriers, particularly in health care professions. A number of accommodations are available for hearing-impaired physicians, such as electronic ...

Health Feb 05, 2013 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0

'Commitment-phobic' adults could have mom and dad to blame

Afraid to commit to a relationship? According to new research from Tel Aviv University, it could be just one more thing to blame on your parents.

Psychology & Psychiatry Dec 10, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

Exercise boosts satisfaction with life, researchers find

Had a bad day? Extending your normal exercise routine by a few minutes may be the solution, according to Penn State researchers, who found that people's satisfaction with life was higher on days when they exercised more than ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Oct 25, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 1

More can mean less when it comes to being happier -- especially if you are neurotic

New research from the University of Warwick suggests getting more money may not make you happier, especially if you are neurotic.

Psychology & Psychiatry Jun 09, 2012 | 5 / 5 (6) | 1 |

Are you a happy shopper? Research website helps you find out

Psychologists have found that buying life experiences makes people happier than buying possessions, but who spends more of their spare cash on experiences? New findings published this week in the Journal of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Jan 26, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Volunteering to help others could lead to better health

People who volunteer may live longer than those who don't, as long as their reasons for volunteering are to help others rather than themselves, suggests new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Psychology & Psychiatry Sep 06, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Study suggests people with neurotic personality traits do not enjoy growing older as much as peers, may need extra help

While most adult Americans report feeling more cheerful, content and other positive emotions as they reach their middle and later years, a subset who have more neurotic personality traits do not share in that trend toward ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Aug 30, 2011 | 3.3 / 5 (3) | 0

For happiness, remember the good times, forget the regrets

(Medical Xpress) -- People who look at the past through rose-tinted glasses are happier than those who focus on regrets about the past, according to new research conducted by Assistant Professor of Psychology ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Jun 22, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Money can't buy happiness

Freedom and personal autonomy are more important to people's well-being than money, according to a meta-analysis of data from 63 countries published by the American Psychological Association.

Psychology & Psychiatry Jun 14, 2011 | not rated yet | 0 |

Seeking happiness? Remember the good times, forget the regrets

People who look at the past through rose-tinted glasses are happier than those who focus on negative past experiences and regrets, according to a new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. The st ...

Psychology & Psychiatry May 02, 2011 | 2.2 / 5 (5) | 2 |