The Social Structure of Happiness with Brian Jones
What actually makes us happy?
In this episode of Tender Space, we explore that question with Brian Jones, professor of sociology at Villanova University and author of The Pursuit of Happiness in America.
Rather than looking at happiness solely as an individual psychological experience, Brian examines the social world surrounding it. Using data from the General Social Survey, his work investigates the social predictors of personal well-being and asks an important question: Which relationships and social bonds actually matter most to our happiness?
We also explore the personal side of happiness…
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