We’re pleased to announce the 2026 ISQOLS Valerie Møller Fellows 🎉
The #fellowship supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in developing countries working on quality-of-life, happiness, and well-being.
Learn more: isqols.org/VMFellow
#ISQOLS #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
The #fellowship supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in developing countries working on quality-of-life, happiness, and well-being.
Learn more: isqols.org/VMFellow
#ISQOLS #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
March 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We’re pleased to announce the 2026 ISQOLS Valerie Møller Fellows 🎉
The #fellowship supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in developing countries working on quality-of-life, happiness, and well-being.
Learn more: isqols.org/VMFellow
#ISQOLS #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
The #fellowship supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in developing countries working on quality-of-life, happiness, and well-being.
Learn more: isqols.org/VMFellow
#ISQOLS #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
😊 Happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky found something surprisingly simple in her lab experiments: doing acts of kindness — especially clustering them into a single day — measurably boosts your own happiness, not just others'. The catch is variety matters.
#Kindness #HappinessResearch
#Kindness #HappinessResearch
1 Thing You Can Do Today to Be Happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky | TED
TED on YouTube
www.youtube.com
March 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
😊 Happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky found something surprisingly simple in her lab experiments: doing acts of kindness — especially clustering them into a single day — measurably boosts your own happiness, not just others'. The catch is variety matters.
#Kindness #HappinessResearch
#Kindness #HappinessResearch
Happy World Happiness Day! 🌻🌍
One day to celebrate what we work on all year round. Human wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at the Happier Lives Institute, and there’s never been a better time to take it seriously.
#HappierLivesInstitute #WorldHappinessDay #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
One day to celebrate what we work on all year round. Human wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at the Happier Lives Institute, and there’s never been a better time to take it seriously.
#HappierLivesInstitute #WorldHappinessDay #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
March 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Happy World Happiness Day! 🌻🌍
One day to celebrate what we work on all year round. Human wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at the Happier Lives Institute, and there’s never been a better time to take it seriously.
#HappierLivesInstitute #WorldHappinessDay #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
One day to celebrate what we work on all year round. Human wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at the Happier Lives Institute, and there’s never been a better time to take it seriously.
#HappierLivesInstitute #WorldHappinessDay #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
🎧 How does job insecurity shape well-being—even when risk is low?
Anthony Lepinteur shares how fear of job loss affects mental health, life decisions & more in the ISQOLS podcast.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/Xh6lzD5truA?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch
Anthony Lepinteur shares how fear of job loss affects mental health, life decisions & more in the ISQOLS podcast.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/Xh6lzD5truA?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch
🎧 Job Insecurity and Well-Being with Anthony Lepinteur | Quality-of-Life Matters ISQOLS Podcast
YouTube video by ISQOLS
youtu.be
April 22, 2026 at 3:51 PM
🎧 How does job insecurity shape well-being—even when risk is low?
Anthony Lepinteur shares how fear of job loss affects mental health, life decisions & more in the ISQOLS podcast.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/Xh6lzD5truA?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch
Anthony Lepinteur shares how fear of job loss affects mental health, life decisions & more in the ISQOLS podcast.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/Xh6lzD5truA?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch
The #1 key to happiness is…
Thanks @hormozi for this one!
#PartnerSelection #RelationshipAdvice #FindingLove #LifePartner #RelationshipGoals #DreamPartner #HappinessResearch #MarriageTips #LoveAndRelationships #PersonalGrowth #WellBeing #ChooseWisely #RelationshipMatters
Thanks @hormozi for this one!
#PartnerSelection #RelationshipAdvice #FindingLove #LifePartner #RelationshipGoals #DreamPartner #HappinessResearch #MarriageTips #LoveAndRelationships #PersonalGrowth #WellBeing #ChooseWisely #RelationshipMatters
March 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The #1 key to happiness is…
Thanks @hormozi for this one!
#PartnerSelection #RelationshipAdvice #FindingLove #LifePartner #RelationshipGoals #DreamPartner #HappinessResearch #MarriageTips #LoveAndRelationships #PersonalGrowth #WellBeing #ChooseWisely #RelationshipMatters
Thanks @hormozi for this one!
#PartnerSelection #RelationshipAdvice #FindingLove #LifePartner #RelationshipGoals #DreamPartner #HappinessResearch #MarriageTips #LoveAndRelationships #PersonalGrowth #WellBeing #ChooseWisely #RelationshipMatters
🕯️ Honoring pioneers of #QualityOfLife research at #ISQOLS2025.
From Ed Diener to Daniel Kahneman, their legacies continue to shape how we understand happiness & well-being.
🎥 Watch the tribute: youtu.be/q47JIpd6Lkw
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing
From Ed Diener to Daniel Kahneman, their legacies continue to shape how we understand happiness & well-being.
🎥 Watch the tribute: youtu.be/q47JIpd6Lkw
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing
September 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🕯️ Honoring pioneers of #QualityOfLife research at #ISQOLS2025.
From Ed Diener to Daniel Kahneman, their legacies continue to shape how we understand happiness & well-being.
🎥 Watch the tribute: youtu.be/q47JIpd6Lkw
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing
From Ed Diener to Daniel Kahneman, their legacies continue to shape how we understand happiness & well-being.
🎥 Watch the tribute: youtu.be/q47JIpd6Lkw
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing
The 2026 #WorldHappinessReport gave us plenty to dig into.
We’ve published a new blog post with the most interesting findings, including this year’s deep dive into social media and its impact on youth #wellbeing: happierlivesinstitute.short.gy/Z0TgDn
#HappierLivesInstitute #HappinessResearch
We’ve published a new blog post with the most interesting findings, including this year’s deep dive into social media and its impact on youth #wellbeing: happierlivesinstitute.short.gy/Z0TgDn
#HappierLivesInstitute #HappinessResearch
March 25, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The 2026 #WorldHappinessReport gave us plenty to dig into.
We’ve published a new blog post with the most interesting findings, including this year’s deep dive into social media and its impact on youth #wellbeing: happierlivesinstitute.short.gy/Z0TgDn
#HappierLivesInstitute #HappinessResearch
We’ve published a new blog post with the most interesting findings, including this year’s deep dive into social media and its impact on youth #wellbeing: happierlivesinstitute.short.gy/Z0TgDn
#HappierLivesInstitute #HappinessResearch
What makes city dwellers happy? This study from S. Golubchenko & team looks at determinants and structures of happiness in urban areas. Read more about the key factors available in #OpenAccess from @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social #UrbanWellbeing #PopulationAging #HappinessResearch
doi.org/10.1080/2168...
doi.org/10.1080/2168...
April 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
What makes city dwellers happy? This study from S. Golubchenko & team looks at determinants and structures of happiness in urban areas. Read more about the key factors available in #OpenAccess from @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social #UrbanWellbeing #PopulationAging #HappinessResearch
doi.org/10.1080/2168...
doi.org/10.1080/2168...
🌎 What shapes happiness in Latin America?
At #ISQOLSArgentina, researchers explored how cities, families & social ties impact well-being across Colombia, Brazil & Mexico.
👉 Are bigger cities less happy?
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/T3dadg9FYno?...
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing #LatinAmerica
At #ISQOLSArgentina, researchers explored how cities, families & social ties impact well-being across Colombia, Brazil & Mexico.
👉 Are bigger cities less happy?
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/T3dadg9FYno?...
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing #LatinAmerica
ISQOLS Argentina, World Happiness Report Special Session: Happiness in Latin American Countries
YouTube video by ISQOLS
youtu.be
April 24, 2026 at 6:57 PM
🌎 What shapes happiness in Latin America?
At #ISQOLSArgentina, researchers explored how cities, families & social ties impact well-being across Colombia, Brazil & Mexico.
👉 Are bigger cities less happy?
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/T3dadg9FYno?...
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing #LatinAmerica
At #ISQOLSArgentina, researchers explored how cities, families & social ties impact well-being across Colombia, Brazil & Mexico.
👉 Are bigger cities less happy?
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/T3dadg9FYno?...
#HappinessResearch #WellBeing #LatinAmerica
Youth Happiness Levels Have Declined Before, During, and After COVID-19 Pandemic #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #COVID19 #HappinessResearch
Youth Happiness Levels Have Declined Before, During, and After COVID-19 Pandemic
The young used to report high happiness levels that declined into middle age before increasing into and throughout retirement. Now those levels are changing.
purescience.news
April 22, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Youth Happiness Levels Have Declined Before, During, and After COVID-19 Pandemic #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #COVID19 #HappinessResearch
The world's happiest countries report calls attention to youth well-being #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #YouthWellbeing #HappinessResearch
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-worlds-happiest-countries-report-calls-attention-to-youth-well-being/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-worlds-happiest-countries-report-calls-attention-to-youth-well-being/
The world’s happiest countries report calls attention to youth well-being
An annual world happiness ranking for 2026 explores how the use of social media influences well-being
www.scientificamerican.com
March 20, 2026 at 4:24 AM
The world's happiest countries report calls attention to youth well-being #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #YouthWellbeing #HappinessResearch
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-worlds-happiest-countries-report-calls-attention-to-youth-well-being/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-worlds-happiest-countries-report-calls-attention-to-youth-well-being/
Five cultural tendencies might explain the “East Asian happiness puzzle” #Science #Culture hashtag 1: #EastAsianHappiness 2: #CulturalPsychology 3: #HappinessResearch
Five cultural tendencies might explain the “East Asian happiness puzzle”
A new study published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass has revealed that East Asian countries report lower average happiness than Western nations, not because they are poorer, but due to five...
purescience.news
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Five cultural tendencies might explain the “East Asian happiness puzzle” #Science #Culture hashtag 1: #EastAsianHappiness 2: #CulturalPsychology 3: #HappinessResearch
What 50 years of data say about the happiness of single parents #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #SingleParents #MentalHealth #HappinessResearch
https://www.psypost.org/decades-of-data-reveal-the-reality-of-happiness-and-single-parenthood/
https://www.psypost.org/decades-of-data-reveal-the-reality-of-happiness-and-single-parenthood/
What 50 years of data say about the happiness of single parents
A comprehensive review of global survey data shows that single parents consistently report lower life satisfaction than partnered parents. However, employment, social support, and time act as powerful buffers that help solo caregivers thrive.
www.psypost.org
May 24, 2026 at 12:34 PM
What 50 years of data say about the happiness of single parents #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #SingleParents #MentalHealth #HappinessResearch
https://www.psypost.org/decades-of-data-reveal-the-reality-of-happiness-and-single-parenthood/
https://www.psypost.org/decades-of-data-reveal-the-reality-of-happiness-and-single-parenthood/
New research suggests the “lying flat” lifestyle actively decreases long-term happiness #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #HappinessResearch #LyingFlat
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-suggests-the-lying-flat-lifestyle-actively-decreases-long-term-happiness/
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-suggests-the-lying-flat-lifestyle-actively-decreases-long-term-happiness/
New research suggests the "lying flat" lifestyle actively decreases long-term happiness
A recent study of Chinese university students found that adopting a "lying flat" lifestyle—characterized by giving up on competitive efforts and goals—directly causes a measurable decline in a person's life satisfaction over time.
www.psypost.org
February 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM
New research suggests the “lying flat” lifestyle actively decreases long-term happiness #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #HappinessResearch #LyingFlat
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-suggests-the-lying-flat-lifestyle-actively-decreases-long-term-happiness/
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-suggests-the-lying-flat-lifestyle-actively-decreases-long-term-happiness/
📣 New Podcast! "The 'I’ll Be Happy When' Lie: Why Success Never Feels Like Enough (& How to Fix It)" on @Spreaker #antihustle #arrivalfallacy #chronicdissatisfaction #dopaminedetox #happinessresearch #hedonicadaptation #innerpeace #lifehacks #mentalhealth2026 #mindfulambition #neuroscience
The 'I’ll Be Happy When' Lie: Why Success Never Feels Like Enough (& How to Fix It)
🛑 STOP: Why does reaching the top still feel like the bottom?
Have you ever wondered why that promotion, that paycheck, or that milestone felt like... nothing? Welcome to the Arrival Fallacy. In this episode, we peel back the psychological curtain on Chronic Dissatisfaction and why your brain is biologically hardwired to move the goalposts before you even cross the finish line. We aren't just talking about motivation; we’re diving deep into the Hedonic Adaptation and Dopamine Baseline shifts that keep you trapped in a cycle of Perpetual Striving.
Inside the Deep Dive:
- The Neuroscience of "Not Enough": Why your brain is designed for survival, not satisfaction, and how that creates a persistent "Not Enough" Mindset.
- The Success Trap: How Toxic Productivity and Social Comparison in 2026 have turned our lives into a race with no end.
- Escaping the Treadmill: Practical, science-backed strategies to reclaim your Internal Worth and shift from desperation to Mindful Ambition.
- Defining "Enough": Why choosing your own finish line is the ultimate act of rebellion in a world designed for more.
Stop waiting for the next big win to finally feel happy. It’s time to understand the Biological Basis of Dissatisfaction and start living a life rooted in Intrinsic Motivation.
✨ READY TO BREAK THE CYCLE? ✨ If you're tired of the grind and ready for real fulfillment, hit that Subscribe button, leave a review, and share this episode with a high-achiever who needs to hear this today! Let's redefine success together. 🚀
www.spreaker.com
June 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📣 New Podcast! "The 'I’ll Be Happy When' Lie: Why Success Never Feels Like Enough (& How to Fix It)" on @Spreaker #antihustle #arrivalfallacy #chronicdissatisfaction #dopaminedetox #happinessresearch #hedonicadaptation #innerpeace #lifehacks #mentalhealth2026 #mindfulambition #neuroscience
⏳ Only 2 weeks until #ISQOLS2026!
📍 Lexington, KY @universityofky
📅 Aug. 11–14
Join researchers from around the world as we explore how #qualityoflife research can improve policy, communities, and lives.
🔗 isqols.org/2026
#Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
📍 Lexington, KY @universityofky
📅 Aug. 11–14
Join researchers from around the world as we explore how #qualityoflife research can improve policy, communities, and lives.
🔗 isqols.org/2026
#Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
July 27, 2026 at 1:21 AM
⏳ Only 2 weeks until #ISQOLS2026!
📍 Lexington, KY @universityofky
📅 Aug. 11–14
Join researchers from around the world as we explore how #qualityoflife research can improve policy, communities, and lives.
🔗 isqols.org/2026
#Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
📍 Lexington, KY @universityofky
📅 Aug. 11–14
Join researchers from around the world as we explore how #qualityoflife research can improve policy, communities, and lives.
🔗 isqols.org/2026
#Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
The Happiness Myth: Why Money Can’t Buy What Matters Most.
https://wp.me/p84YjG-a20
#MoneyMyth #TrueHappiness #WealthVsWellbeing #HappinessResearch #LifeSatisfaction #MeaningfulLife #BeyondMoney #RealWealth #HappinessTruth #WhatReallyMatters
https://wp.me/p84YjG-a20
#MoneyMyth #TrueHappiness #WealthVsWellbeing #HappinessResearch #LifeSatisfaction #MeaningfulLife #BeyondMoney #RealWealth #HappinessTruth #WhatReallyMatters
The Happiness Myth: Why Money Can’t Buy What Matters Most (And What Actually Can)
The Happiness Myth: Why Money Can’t Buy What Matters Most (And What Actually Can)
zsoltzsemba.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Happiness Myth: Why Money Can’t Buy What Matters Most.
https://wp.me/p84YjG-a20
#MoneyMyth #TrueHappiness #WealthVsWellbeing #HappinessResearch #LifeSatisfaction #MeaningfulLife #BeyondMoney #RealWealth #HappinessTruth #WhatReallyMatters
https://wp.me/p84YjG-a20
#MoneyMyth #TrueHappiness #WealthVsWellbeing #HappinessResearch #LifeSatisfaction #MeaningfulLife #BeyondMoney #RealWealth #HappinessTruth #WhatReallyMatters
🧍 Your brain is actively lying to you when you avoid talking to strangers.
#SocialConnection #HappinessResearch
#SocialConnection #HappinessResearch
The Simple Habit for a Happier Social Life | Nicholas Epley | TED
TED on YouTube
www.youtube.com
May 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🧍 Your brain is actively lying to you when you avoid talking to strangers.
#SocialConnection #HappinessResearch
#SocialConnection #HappinessResearch
The annual #BeWell Meeting will be held for the first time in #Halle (Saale), Germany, on 26–27 February 2026. The international scientific meeting on #happiness #research is organised by IAMO and #MLU. t1p.de/kuxa5
#HappinessResearch #BerlinNetwork #WellBeing #FUBerlin
#HappinessResearch #BerlinNetwork #WellBeing #FUBerlin
January 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The annual #BeWell Meeting will be held for the first time in #Halle (Saale), Germany, on 26–27 February 2026. The international scientific meeting on #happiness #research is organised by IAMO and #MLU. t1p.de/kuxa5
#HappinessResearch #BerlinNetwork #WellBeing #FUBerlin
#HappinessResearch #BerlinNetwork #WellBeing #FUBerlin
Title: What 50 years of data say about the happiness of single parents
Link: ift.tt/wjecymT
#psychotherapy #singleparents #happinessresearch #spirituallyintegratedtherapy #familywellbeing
Link: ift.tt/wjecymT
#psychotherapy #singleparents #happinessresearch #spirituallyintegratedtherapy #familywellbeing
https://www.psypost.org/decades-of-data-reveal-the-reality-of-happiness-and-single-parenthood/
ift.tt
May 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Title: What 50 years of data say about the happiness of single parents
Link: ift.tt/wjecymT
#psychotherapy #singleparents #happinessresearch #spirituallyintegratedtherapy #familywellbeing
Link: ift.tt/wjecymT
#psychotherapy #singleparents #happinessresearch #spirituallyintegratedtherapy #familywellbeing
At the #HappierLivesInstitute, the #WELLBY is the cornerstone of our high impact happiness research. Discover everything about this important metric in our new video, with the help of the Well Bee 🐝
#Happiness #HappinessResearch #HighImpact
#Happiness #HappinessResearch #HighImpact
October 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
At the #HappierLivesInstitute, the #WELLBY is the cornerstone of our high impact happiness research. Discover everything about this important metric in our new video, with the help of the Well Bee 🐝
#Happiness #HappinessResearch #HighImpact
#Happiness #HappinessResearch #HighImpact
🎧 New episode of Quality-of-Life Matters! Roger Fernandez-Urbano speaks with Dr. Lina Martínez about happiness, family networks, social connections, gratitude, mental health, and well-being in Latin America.
Watch now: youtu.be/nLeFUhU8OTE?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch #QualityOfLife
Watch now: youtu.be/nLeFUhU8OTE?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch #QualityOfLife
🎧 Happiness, Family, and Well-Being in Latin America with Lina Martínez | Quality-of-Life Matters
YouTube video by ISQOLS
youtu.be
May 21, 2026 at 2:03 AM
🎧 New episode of Quality-of-Life Matters! Roger Fernandez-Urbano speaks with Dr. Lina Martínez about happiness, family networks, social connections, gratitude, mental health, and well-being in Latin America.
Watch now: youtu.be/nLeFUhU8OTE?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch #QualityOfLife
Watch now: youtu.be/nLeFUhU8OTE?...
#WellBeing #HappinessResearch #QualityOfLife
🎉 New year, new opportunities with ISQOLS in 2026!
3 conferences—virtual, regional & global—bringing researchers together to network, learn & share work on quality of life, well-being & happiness. 🌍
👉 conta.cc/4jrndIT
#ISQOLS2026 #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
3 conferences—virtual, regional & global—bringing researchers together to network, learn & share work on quality of life, well-being & happiness. 🌍
👉 conta.cc/4jrndIT
#ISQOLS2026 #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🎉 New year, new opportunities with ISQOLS in 2026!
3 conferences—virtual, regional & global—bringing researchers together to network, learn & share work on quality of life, well-being & happiness. 🌍
👉 conta.cc/4jrndIT
#ISQOLS2026 #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
3 conferences—virtual, regional & global—bringing researchers together to network, learn & share work on quality of life, well-being & happiness. 🌍
👉 conta.cc/4jrndIT
#ISQOLS2026 #QualityOfLife #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
📢 New Issue Alert! Applied Research in Quality of Life (Vol. 20, Issue 4) is out 🎉
16 articles (6 open access) on mental health, work–family balance, migration, well-being & more.
🔗 Read here: link.springer.com/journal/1148...
#ISQOLS #ARQOL #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
16 articles (6 open access) on mental health, work–family balance, migration, well-being & more.
🔗 Read here: link.springer.com/journal/1148...
#ISQOLS #ARQOL #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
Applied Research in Quality of Life
Applied Research in Quality of Life is a scientific journal that publishes innovative papers contributing to the understanding, assessment and enhancement of ...
link.springer.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
📢 New Issue Alert! Applied Research in Quality of Life (Vol. 20, Issue 4) is out 🎉
16 articles (6 open access) on mental health, work–family balance, migration, well-being & more.
🔗 Read here: link.springer.com/journal/1148...
#ISQOLS #ARQOL #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch
16 articles (6 open access) on mental health, work–family balance, migration, well-being & more.
🔗 Read here: link.springer.com/journal/1148...
#ISQOLS #ARQOL #Wellbeing #HappinessResearch