Happiness: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations

Authors

Abir K. Bekhet, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, Case Western Reserve University
Wagdy E. Nakhla

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2-5-2008

Publisher

Wiley

Source Publication

Nursing Forum

Source ISSN

0029-6473

Abstract

TOPIC. Although happiness is important in maintaining health, few studies of happiness can be found in the nursing literature.

PURPOSE. This paper explicates the concept of happiness through examination of its defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, and measurement.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION. Literature review using hand search, and databases were used as sources of information.

CONCLUSION. The information provided can be used in clinical practice so that nursing strategies can be developed and tested to help people to become happy and healthy.

Comments

Accepted version. Nursing Forum, Vol. 43, No. 1 (January 2008): 12-23. DOI. © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Bekhet, Abir K.; Zauszniewski, Jaclene A.; and Nakhla, Wagdy E., "Happiness: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations" (2008). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 581.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/581