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Cultural constructions of happiness: theory and emprical evidence

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  • Yukiko Uchida
  • Vinai Norasakkunkit
  • Shinobu Kitayama

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  • Yukiko Uchida & Vinai Norasakkunkit & Shinobu Kitayama, 2004. "Cultural constructions of happiness: theory and emprical evidence," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 5(3), pages 223-239, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:5:y:2004:i:3:p:223-239
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-004-8785-9
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    2. Ed Diener & Eunkook Suh & Heidi Smith & Liang Shao, 1995. "National differences in reported subjective well-being: Why do they occur?," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 34(1), pages 7-32, January.
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