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999			_c25586 _d25586
020			_a9783319453231
082			_a158 _bSCH-A
100			_aSchmitz, Bernhard
245			_aArt-of-living _b: a concept to enhance happiness
260			_aSwitzerland _bSpringer _c2016
300			_axviii, 196p.
440			_aSocial indicators research series/ Alex C. Michalos; Vol.63
504			_aIncluded References
520			_aThis volume examines the questions of what constitutes a good life and how one can achieve happiness and well-being, and analyses different ways in which people can strive for a good life. First, it presents an overview on important concepts in psychology that are related to living a good life. Then, a new approach is introduced: the concept of art-of-living as a holistic way to reach happiness. Empirical studies are reported involving a questionnaire for measuring art-of-living, and the validity of the questionnaire is demonstrated with respect to a wide range of concepts. In addition, the volume provides results from empirical studies, showing that, and how, art-of-living and happiness can be enhanced. Several intervention studies are described in detail, which have been performed with different groups of subjects, including pupils, university students and employees. Also, results of interviews are summarized, which were held with people who had been nominated as exemplary artists-of-living. The volume concludes with a description of art-of-living in autobiographies, and presents suggestions for further research with respect to art-of-living.
650			_aPsychology _aHealth Care _vResearch
650			_aSocial indicators _aHappiness _vPositive psychology
942			_2ddc _cBK