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Assignment 02 (14) 2025
UNIQUE CODE:
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Happiness in Times of Social Media: A Literature Review
1. Conceptualising Happiness
Happiness is a foundational construct in positive psychology and has been explored
through multiple theoretical lenses, including hedonism, eudaimonia, and subjective
well-being (SWB). Hedonism defines happiness in terms of pleasure and the absence of
pain, while eudaimonic approaches focus on meaning, purpose, and personal growth
(Grinde, 2002). The dominant contemporary framework, however, is SWB, which
consists of two core components: the cognitive evaluation of life satisfaction and the
affective experience of positive and negative emotions (Diener & Seligman, 2002).
Argyle and Crossland (1987) describe happiness as comprising positive emotions (e.g.,
joy, affection, satisfaction) and a lack of negative emotions (e.g., sadness, anger).
Veenhoven (1991) further distinguishes between “affective happiness” (how people feel
most of the time) and “cognitive happiness” (judgements about life). This differentiation
aligns with Diener’s model, where happiness is not simply an emotional state but
includes a reflective component concerning life circumstances.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
assignmen
Assignment 02 (14) 2025
UNIQUE CODE:
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
DUE DATE: July 2025
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning,
comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the
contents of this document as your own work,
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise
or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this
document, however the contents are provided “as
is” without any representations or warranties,
express or implied. The author assumes no
liability as a result of reliance and use of the
contents of this document. This document is to
be used for comparison, research and reference
purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
, 0688120934
PREVIEW
Happiness in Times of Social Media: A Literature Review
1. Conceptualising Happiness
Happiness is a foundational construct in positive psychology and has been explored
through multiple theoretical lenses, including hedonism, eudaimonia, and subjective
well-being (SWB). Hedonism defines happiness in terms of pleasure and the absence of
pain, while eudaimonic approaches focus on meaning, purpose, and personal growth
(Grinde, 2002). The dominant contemporary framework, however, is SWB, which
consists of two core components: the cognitive evaluation of life satisfaction and the
affective experience of positive and negative emotions (Diener & Seligman, 2002).
Argyle and Crossland (1987) describe happiness as comprising positive emotions (e.g.,
joy, affection, satisfaction) and a lack of negative emotions (e.g., sadness, anger).
Veenhoven (1991) further distinguishes between “affective happiness” (how people feel
most of the time) and “cognitive happiness” (judgements about life). This differentiation
aligns with Diener’s model, where happiness is not simply an emotional state but
includes a reflective component concerning life circumstances.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
