Psychology of Happiness

This course will explore the science of well-being and what influences happiness. Specifically, research has found that happiness is strongly tied to our social connections and feelings of meaning, and that happiness can be influenced by intentional behaviors. In this course, we will address how psychologists define and measure happiness, identify specific psychological factors related to happiness, and examine research-based interventions that improve happiness. This course will provide opportunities for students to apply this science to their own lives to promote well-being, as well as consider how we can more broadly implement these findings to better our communities.