Beyond the hedonic treadmill: revising the adaptation theory of well-being
five revisions; set points not hedonically neutral, differ between people partly with temperament, multiple set points for pleasant emotions, unpleasant emotions and life satisfaction, set points can change, individuals differ in adaptation.
five revisions; set points not hedonically neutral, differ between people partly with temperament, multiple set points for pleasant emotions, unpleasant emotions and life satisfaction, set points can change, individuals differ in adaptation.
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Diener, E., Lucas, R. E., & Scollon, C. N. (2006). Beyond the hedonic treadmill: revising the adaptation theory of well-being. American Psychologist, 61(4), 305-314. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.61.4.305.