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Economics Of Happiness: A Study On Happiness Indicators In University Professors

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  • Gustavo Piva GUAZZELLI,

    (Economist University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo – RS, Brazil)

  • Julcemar Bruno ZILLI

    (Professor University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo – RS, Brazil)

Abstract

The pursuit of happiness is a desire that everyone has in life. The behavioral economics can help to identify constraints to achieve the true happiness. This study made an attempt to identify some possible determinants to explain the happiness of university professors in higher education institutions in the city of Passo Fundo/RS. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression models in seven different groups, classified into happiness by sex; happiness by marital status; happiness by age; happiness and money; happiness, sports and health; happiness, friendship, love relationships and sex life; and happiness, creativity and organization. The results show that money is not one of the major constraints to achieve happiness in this analysis group, that love relationships significantly increase the happiness of this study group, once sexual relationships don’t represent happiness increasing. It was also found that emotional / mental health of the participants has significance to turn them happier as creative tasks and planning actions to the future to reach the dreams and goals demonstrate to increase the happiness of this sample of university teachers.

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  • Gustavo Piva GUAZZELLI, & Julcemar Bruno ZILLI, 2016. "Economics Of Happiness: A Study On Happiness Indicators In University Professors," EcoForum, "Stefan cel Mare" University of Suceava, Romania, Faculty of Economics and Public Administration - Economy, Business Administration and Tourism Department., vol. 5(1), pages 1-18, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:scm:ecofrm:v:5:y:2016:i:1:p:18
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    1. Dacinia Crina Petrescu, 2017. "What Triggers A Negotiation €“ An Economic Or A Social Goal?," EcoForum, "Stefan cel Mare" University of Suceava, Romania, Faculty of Economics and Public Administration - Economy, Business Administration and Tourism Department., vol. 6(1), pages 1-24, January.

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