The Pursuit of Happiness in Ethiopia and the U.S. Intercultural Connections
Description
Traditionally, psychologists have focused on what goes wrong in people's lives rather than what's going right, but theorists now are shifting their attention to the dynamics of thriving individuals and communities. Approaching the concept from diverse cultural perspectives, this program identifies factors that lead to lasting happiness for both American and Ethiopian students. Dr. Alexis Karris Bachic provides an overview of positive psychology as she debunks the notion that lottery winners must be happier than the poor; and while the two groups of students pursue joy in different ways, Bachic maintains that gratitude, pursuing goals, and good personal relationships are fundamental to well-being across all cultures.
Runtime
19 min
Series
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Culture (254)
- Cultural geography (235)
- Population (248)
- Interpersonal relations (422)
- Positive psychology (21)
- Social ecology (250)
- Cross-cultural studies (31)
- Political sociology (90)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2013
Database
Films on Demand
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