Educational Resources of Happiness Studies

The Life Ahead (2020) A Holocaust survivor running a daycare business forms an unlikely friendship with a bitter street kid when she takes him in after he robs her.

SuperBetter Building resilience – the ability to stay strong, motivated and optimistic – even in the face of change and difficult challenges is tough. But the makers behind the SuperBetter app believe that using their tool will unlock your heroic potential so you can overcome tough situations and achieve goals that matter most. At the heart of SuperBetter is the Live Gamefully® method, a framework that brings the psychological strengths and mindset of gameplay to real life. The method promotes new levels of personal growth as a result of stress and change. That's why it's called SuperBetter. A key part of building happiness is developing resilience. While bouncing back from life’s challenges is important, it’s not easy. SuperBetter makes the process easier by taking you through a series of activities that help you build resilience while reducing anxiety and depression, leading to a happier life.

Generation Gap (2008) When angry young man Dylan (Alex Black) is sent to stay with his grandfather The Colonel (Edward Asner), a man he barely knows, sparks are bound to fly–and not necessarily the good kind. The crusty old grandfather might be old-fashioned but he is loving in his own way and by the end, the two do end up giving each other some important lessons in love.

Sky Bergman - Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS: Resilience, Positivity, and Purpose at Every Age Paperback (April 20, 2024) What if you had a treasure trove of resilience, positivity, and insight at your fingertips? The author weaves a legacy quilt from the stories of over 40 individuals, embodying 3000 years of life experience. Each tale is a thread in the tapestry of human resilience and joy, an insight from her acclaimed PBS documentary, Lives Well Lived. The book distills life's essence, celebrating wisdom shaped through generations. It's about finding purpose, leaning on each other, and the art of thriving through life's rollercoaster. Sky Bergman grew up in an Italian household with four generations around the dinner table where the stories, wisdom, and knowledge would flow. You can almost smell the aroma of Grandma’s lasagna wafting in the air as you immerse yourself in a vibrant Italian household where laughter and wisdom blend as richly as spices. This book is a heartfelt invitation to dine at a table stretching back thousands of years. The author unveils the beauty of age-old connections, introduces you to the pioneers bridging generational gaps, and champions the unifying force of shared experiences..

International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - "Happy as Larry: A Transgenerational Qualitative Analysis of Happiness". This academic study aims to know what the sources of happiness from the perspective of different generations are.

Finding Purpose and Meaning | Arthur C Brooks & Tal Ben-Shahar

Discussion group How to package and sell a happiness training

A VIDA DE NIKI WINSTOM (2023 Netflix) MAHARAJ (2024 Netfix) A courageous jornalist , questions the control that a respected religious leader exercises over his followers, Based on a real court case.

GOYO (2024 NETFLIX) 'Being different is something we have in common''. Goyo, an autistic boy falls in love with Eva Montero, and they find the same comfort they were looking for. a film about love and differences.

The effects of loneliness and social isolation on cognitive functioning in older adults: a need for nuanced assessments by Barton W. Palmer In recent years, there has been increased public and research attention directed towards the international “epidemic of loneliness” among older adults, as well as in the broader general population. Overall prevalence varies somewhat by method of assessment and country or region of sampling, but the bulk of studies suggest a general prevalence of approximately 20%−25%. The relationship of aging to the risk and nature of loneliness is complex, with inconsistent findings across studies, and may be affected by a number of specific factors, such as age-related loss of spouse/partners, changes in one’s broader social network, other environmental changes, as well as a range of positive and negative psychological factors. In older and younger adults, loneliness is not only an aversive experience, it has a deleterious impact on cognitive and physical health, and is associated with a substantial increase in all-cause mortality. Distinct Constructs of Loneliness and Social Isolation: Loneliness (a subjective feeling) and social isolation (objective lack of social connections) are related but distinct. Both impact cognitive and physical health independently, but they can also interact and exacerbate each other. Health Impacts: Persistent loneliness is linked to increased risks of cognitive dysfunction, dementia, and higher mortality rates. It may lead to chronic physiological stress, contributing to health decline in older adults.

PAST LIVES (2023) Two deeply friends connected childhood and separate after a move. They reunite in New york after 2 decades for one week and they think toguether about destiny, love and choises.

INSIDE OUT 2 (2024 at the movies) Ripley became teenager and feel new emotions. Psychologists helped revise the story, emphasizing the neuropsycholocal aspects that human emotions are mirrored in, and can significantly tempered by international Diplomacy.

The relationships between social support and loneliness: A meta-analysis and review by Xing Zhang The loneliness of modern people is becoming more and more prominent, and has brought profoundly negative effects on mental health. Social support is an important predictor of loneliness. However, the size of the correlation reported by studies on the relation between social support and loneliness varies greatly. The aim of this meta-analysis is to determine the relation between social support and loneliness. One hundred and seventy-seven articles (N = 113,427) were identified, and robust variance estimation with random effects were used. As expected, higher levels of social support were negatively correlated with loneliness (r = −0.39). The association between social support and loneliness were also moderated by several variables. Specifically, the negative relationship between loneliness and social support among rural populations is stronger than that of urban populations in Chinese samples, the effect of perceived social support (r = −0.45) on loneliness is greater than that of other social supports (r = −0.36), and the friend support (r = −0.48) played a more important role in reducing loneliness than that of two other supports (family support: r = −0.34; significant other support: r = −0.40). The current results support robust links between social support and loneliness, emphasizing the important role of social support in reducing levels of loneliness, this may have some implications for future research and loneliness treatments. 1. Quality vs. Quantity of Relationships: The quality of social relationships is more important than the quantity. Meaningful and supportive interactions are more effective in alleviating loneliness compared to having many superficial connections. 2. Role of Technology: Digital communication tools can provide social support and reduce loneliness, especially for those with limited mobility or access to in-person interactions. However, over-reliance on digital interactions without face-to-face contact can sometimes exacerbate feelings of loneliness. 3. Interventions and Strategies: Effective interventions to reduce loneliness include promoting social skills, enhancing social networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, and community-based programs aimed at fostering social inclusion.

The Science of Happiness and Psychology Behind Inside Out 2

How to Package and Sell a Happiness Training with Silvia Estévez

Discussion Group Loneliness in adulthood what are the factors that influence it and what can we do to help

Later-Life Social Support and Service Provision in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations: Understanding Networks of Care by Janet M. Wilmoth and Merril D. Silverstein Later-Life Social Support and Service Provision in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations offers current, multidisciplinary perspectives on social support and service provision to older Americans. The chapters trace how our understanding of social support among older adults has developed over the past 40 years and explore current gerontological research in the area. They consider how informal care arrangements articulate with formal long-term care policies and programs to provide support to the diverse population of older Americans. They also emphasize heterogeneity in the composition of support networks, particularly in relation to gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and immigrant status. Collectively, the chapters provide insight into the complexity of older adult’s social support networks that can be used to improve the services provided to caregivers and care recipients as well as the policies that promote high-quality support to people of all ages who are in need of assistance.

At Home in the City: Growing Old in Urban America by Stacy Torres To understand elders' experiences of aging in place, sociologist Stacy Torres spent five years with longtime New York City residents as they coped with health setbacks, depression, gentrification, financial struggles, the accumulated losses of neighbors, friends, and family, and other everyday challenges. The sensitive portrait Torres paints in At Home in the City moves us beyond stereotypes of older people as either rich and pampered or downtrodden and frail to capture the multilayered complexity of late life. These pages chronicle how a nondescript bakery in Manhattan served as a public living room, providing company to ease loneliness and a sympathetic ear to witness the monumental and mundane struggles of late life. Through years of careful observation, Torres peels away the layers of this oft-neglected social world and explores the constellation of relationships and experiences that Western culture often renders invisible or frames as a problem. At Home in the City strikes a realistic balance as it highlights how people find support, flex their resilience, and assert their importance in their communities in old age.

The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Loneliness Crossing socioeconomic and geographic boundaries, loneliness doesn’t discriminate. It’s not linked to any specific personality type or lifestyle. Anyone can feel its pain. However, when all other factors are equal, individuals who’ve experienced significant childhood trauma are at a higher risk of experiencing chronic loneliness in adulthood.

Loneliness in Older Adults: Effects, Prevention, and Treatment by Luis Miguel Rondon Garcia Miguel Rondon analyzes loneliness as a complex phenomenon, taking into account the most recent contributions from neuroscience, psychology, medicine and sociology. This volume describes this phenomenon from an interdisciplinary point of view, with special emphasis on older people from a plural and heterogeneous perspective: older people in general, older immigrants, older women, older LGTBI, etc. Faced with the impact of this emerging issue, this book provides a comprehensive knowledge of loneliness, contributing scientific knowledge to the practice of evidence. Tools are also provided for professionals, providing intervention protocols with debates and proposals, and effective digital resources to combat it. Tables, images, and tools guide students, academics, and professionals step-by-step in solving the cases raised, through an integrated practice.

Advancing Social Connection as a Public Health Priority in the United States by Holt-Lunstad, J. B. A robust body of scientific evidence indicates that being embedded in high-quality close relationships and feeling socially connected to the people in your life is associated with decreased risk for all-cause mortality as well as a range of disease morbidities. Just as we have come to better understand the factors that contribute to multifaceted public health problems ranging from violence to obesity, we must now consider the micro- (e.g., genetic markers of susceptibility, gene-environment interactions) to macro- (e.g., cultural norms, neighborhood characteristics) level processes through which social relationships influence physical health, as well as the pathways by which we may intervene to reduce risk and improve public health.

TEDx talk by Chandra Story about Social Support & Wellness Chandra Story talks about the importance of social support and wellness at the 2015 TEDxOStateU event on, April 10, 2015, on the Oklahoma State University campus.

Health Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness by CDC This CDC resource explores the link between loneliness and social isolation with various health problems in adults, highlighting potential consequences for physical and mental well-being. Social isolation is not having relationships, contact with, or support from others. Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, disconnected, or not close to others. Social isolation and loneliness put a person at risk of developing serious mental and physical health conditions.

TEDx talk by Hannah Reidy on how social interaction helps people with mental health difficulties Hannah explores the links between social isolation and mental health through several lenses: from pioneering virtual reality research to on the ground innovative social interventions. She will discuss the proposed mechanisms that link social factors and mental health difficulties, and the research that this is based on. Hannah’s clinical experience and local community activities will help to bring to life examples of the importance of fostering social interaction amongst the people in our borough who experience isolation, and will help you to think of ideas of how you can join the cause.

Should We Fear A Lonely Life? | The Age of Loneliness (Full Documentary) This documentary investigates the social isolation in modern society that many people of all age and class suffer from.

TED talk - How to cope with loneliness Loneliness is one of the more widespread and dangerous conditions affecting human beings, capable of damaging our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Mental health researcher Olivia Remes shares some insights about this all too common state of being and discusses some actionable strategies that can help cope with it.

God's Own Country (2017) In Yorkshire a young unhappy farmer is living with his grandmother and sickly father. He numbs his frustrations with drinking and casual sex until a Romanian migrant worker sets him on a new path.

Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a systematic review by Hawkley, LC & Cacioppo, JT (2018) This research review examines the connection between loneliness, perceived social support, and mental health issues in adults. It highlights how social support can act as a buffer against loneliness and its negative effects on mental health. This is a comprehensive review that analyzes various studies on the topic. It provides strong evidence for the importance of social connection in promoting mental well-being in adults. 1. Loneliness and social isolation are distinct concepts. Loneliness is the subjective feeling of isolation, while social isolation refers to the objective lack of social connections. 2. Social support can come from various sources, including family, friends, romantic partners, and social groups. 3. Having strong social connections can improve physical and mental health, while loneliness has been linked to increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other health problems.

Loneliness Psychology Today article describes different aspects of loneliness.

The Great Beauty (2013) Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.