News articles tagged with 'satisfaction'
Can money buy happiness? Gallup poll asks, and the world answers
— 1 Jul 2010 10:59 | HealthA worldwide survey of more than 136,000 people in 132 countries included questions about happiness and income, and the results reveal that while life satisfaction usually rises with…
Study says money only makes you happy if it makes you richer than your neighbours
— 23 Mar 2010 13:12 | HealthA study by researchers at the University of Warwick and Cardiff University has found that money only makes people happier if it improves their social rank. The researchers found that…
Married with children the key to happiness?
— 28 Oct 2009 12:57 | HealthHaving children improves married peoples' life satisfaction and the more they have, the happier they are. For unmarried individuals, raising children has little or no positive effect…
Sexually satisfied women have better general well-being and more vitality
— 30 Sep 2009 16:38 | HealthPre- and post-menopausal women who self-rated themselves as being sexually satisfied had a higher overall psychological well-being score and scores for 'positive well-being' and 'vitality,'…
10- and 11-year-olds feel pressure to have a perfect body
— 27 Aug 2009 12:06 | HealthA study of 4254 Canadian schoolchildren has shown a direct association between BMI and satisfaction with their body shape. The research, published in the open access journal BMC Public…
Teaching resilience, sense of purpose in schools can prevent depression and improve grades
— 8 Aug 2009 15:05 | HealthTeaching children how to be more resilient along with regular classroom instruction can improve children's outlook on life, curb depression and boost grades, according to a researcher…
What influences women's opinions on their breast surgery?
— 1 May 2009 14:47 | HealthThe six major factors that affect how happy a woman feels with the outcome of her breast surgery have been uncovered. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Women's Health…
Is parenting a joy or a trial?
— 19 Mar 2009 18:00 | HealthAs the nation prepares to celebrate motherhood, a University of York economist is claiming that the idea that parenting makes us happy is an illusion…
Psychology study shows that violence does not motivate video game players
— 22 Jan 2009 15:48 | HealthThe next time a loved one brandishes a virtual shotgun in their favourite video game, take heart. That look of glee, says a new study, likely stems from the healthy pleasure of mastering…
Is empty nest best? Changes in marital satisfaction in late middle age
— 3 Dec 2008 08:34 | HealthThe phrase 'empty nest' can conjure up images of sad and lonely parents sitting at home, twiddling their thumbs, waiting for their children to call or visit. However, a new study, reported…