The Thinner Your Wallet, the Bigger Your Sense of Awe [psmag.com]

Alicia Doktor 12/19/174:00 AM

The question is an eternal one, but it is particularly relevant during the holiday season: Can money buy happiness?

New research offers a nuanced answer: it depends on what, exactly, brings you joy.

"What seems to be the case is that your wealth predisposes you to different kinds of happiness," lead author Paul Piff, a psychologist at the University of California–Irvine, said in announcing the results.

He reports wealthier people find joy "in their accomplishments, status, and individual achievements," while the less-well-off find it "in their relationships—their ability to care for and connect with others."

[For more on this story by TOM JACOBS, go to https://psmag.com/social-justi...er-your-sense-of-awe]

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