The relationship between money and happiness is surprisingly weak, which may stem in
part from the way people spend it. Drawing on empirical research, we propose eight …

We investigate the relationship between participation in physical activity and self reported
happiness in the United States. IV estimates based on data from the Behavioral Risk Factor …

A challenge in studying happiness is its conceptual nature. Is the happiness of hedonistic
indulgence the same as the happiness of selfless volunteering? To understand some of …

There is no doubt that physical activity improves health conditions; however, does it also
affect the way people interact? Beyond the obvious effects related to team games, we …

As an attempt to measure the 'experienced'utility of individuals in economics, the
investigation of individuals' subjective well-being (SWB) was pioneered by Van Praag and …

The sports industry is viewed as being of growing economic significance, reflected in its
promotion in public policy. One specific aspect of this policy is to argue that investment in …

Background Prior studies have suggested that certain leisure activities provide health
benefits to people with physical disabilities. Participation in social activities has been …

Background Adapted sport, with its recreational, therapeutic, and competitive characteristics
is increasingly serving as a forum through which to develop and maintain physical and …

Based on a sample of Spanish adults between the ages of 50 and 70 years, the aim of this
paper is to establish to what extent physical activity is positively related to individual …

Although the positive associations between social capital, household income and life
satisfaction are well documented, little is known about how income actually shapes the …