Social Justice Parenthood Is More Likely to Make You Happy If You’re a Man A large new study finds that fathers are generally happier than childless men. Tom Jacobs
According to Research News in Brief Can Government Spending Really Increase Happiness? Research suggests it can—but the real answer is more complicated. Emily Moon
Economics New Research Suggests Government Spending Can Spread Happiness Want a content citizenry? Try allocating tax dollars to roads, parks, and libraries. Tom Jacobs
Economics Altruists Make More Money and Have More Kids There's more evidence that selfishness is self-defeating. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief What Americans Can Learn About Happiness From Denmark Research shows "hygge," or intentional intimacy, is the driving force behind the Danes' generally positive attitude. Marie Helweg-Larsen
Social Justice The Thinner Your Wallet, the Bigger Your Sense of Awe New research finds people on different ends of the economic spectrum find happiness in different ways. Tom Jacobs
Economics How Money Can Buy Happiness The best use of spare cash is to purchase devices or services that save you time. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Are Children of Single Parents Less Satisfied With Life? New research from Germany suggests growing up in a single-parent household produces a small but significant long-term negative impact. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief A Counterintuitive Route to Happiness Reminders that time is slipping away can be a catalyst to more fully embracing the present. By Tom… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief If You’re Happy and You Know It, Watch Your Back Research suggests extremely happy people are seen as naive and ripe for exploitation. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Arno… Pacific Standard Staff