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December 3, 2004
Happiness measurements
Among the results, they found most people will repond positively when asked, "Do you enjoy your children?" But if asked a more specific question about child-rearing, it drops to near the bottom of the list of enjoyable activities.
Commuting and spending time with the boss were the worst activities, participants said. Relaxing with friends, having lunch with co-workers, and solitary activities like watching TV, shopping or cooking alone ranked highest.
Quality of sleep also seemed to have a direct impact on quality of life, as did time pressures at work, the researchers reported in Friday's issue of the journal Science.
In fact, sleep quality and temperment had a greater impact on enjoyment than income and education levels.
CBC News: Why money doesn't buy happiness
Posted by thdyck on December 3, 2004
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