On the Importance of Distinguishing Hedonia and Eudaimonia When Contemplating the Hedonic Treadmill

American Psychologist

Volumn 62, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 612-613

  Waterman, Alan S ^a  

^a The College of New Jersey

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ARTICLE; HUMAN; PHILOSOPHY; PSYCHOLOGY; QUALITY OF LIFE; SELF CONCEPT; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR;

HUMANS; PHILOSOPHY; PSYCHOLOGY; QUALITY OF LIFE; SELF EFFICACY; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR;

EID: 34748922241     PISSN: 0003066X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/0003-066X62.6.612     Document Type: Article

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