Psychol Sci Public Interest July 2004 PMID 26158992

Beyond Money: Toward an Economy of Well-Being.

Ed Diener, Martin E P Seligman

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15
Peak: 3 in Aug 2025
across 5 sources since May 2020

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19,697
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The collective discussions show strong support and interest in the concepts of well-being’s influence on happiness and economic success, exemplified by comments highlighting scientific evidence and the importance of social relationships. Words like 'evidence,' 'influence,' and phrases such as 'well-being first' indicate a serious, thoughtful tone, emphasizing the relevance and transformative potential of the publication’s ideas.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express support or acknowledgment of the idea that well-being influences economic outcomes and happiness, though some nuance this view.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions are highly engaged, with participants exploring different perspectives on the relationship between money and well-being.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show moderate to deep engagement by referencing studies, sharing opinions, and critiquing the publication's ideas.

ImpactHigh impact

Posts demonstrate that these discussions are influencing opinions about the importance of well-being in economic and social policies, indicating high potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Traditional economic indicators focus mainly on financial and production metrics, but they fail to capture aspects of overall wellbeing, such as happiness, trust, and mental health.
  • As societies become wealthier, differences in wellbeing are more influenced by social relationships, workplace enjoyment, social capital, democratic governance, and human rights rather than just income levels.
  • Monitoring and improving wellbeing, including mental health, is crucial for policy decisions at all levels, since untreated mental disorders cause significant suffering and are often overlooked despite available treatments.

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irfan batur
@irfan_batur · X

"Materyalist bireylerin daha az materyalistlere göre yaşadıkları sorunlar: daha düşük benlik saygısı ve daha fazla narsisizm, daha fazla başkalarıyla kendini kıyaslama, daha az empati, daha az içsel motivasyon ve daha çatışmalı ilişkiler." https://t.co/I8s6dLFABs https://t.co/mK8xXhUI95

May 26, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,990 followers View post →
Ana Karina Smith C.
@anaksmithcain · X

@cescorcia “Desirable outcomes, even economic ones, are often caused by well-being rather than the other way around. People high in well-being later earn higher incomes and perform better at work than people who report low well-being.” https://t.co/Tt0KsqPLRW

Mar 10, 2023 · 1 like · 2,082 followers View post →
dabitur
@dabitur · X

[paper] Beyond Money: Toward an Economy of Well-Being - Ed Diener, Martin E.P. Seligman, 2004 https://t.co/ioa06aq3Bj 幸福研究の第一人者エド・ディーナーとポジティブ心理学的で知られるマーティン・セリグマンの共著論文。国民の幸福感の指標作りを提唱しているという。

Apr 10, 2021 · 1 like · 984 followers View post →
UNSW Psychology Society
@UNSWPsychSoc · X

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 151 followers View post →
Gonzalo Hervás
@gonzalohervas · X

Lo cierto es que Ed Diener y D. Kahneman enseguida se entendieron y comenzaron a empujar juntos. Por otra parte, del 2000 al 2007, Ed Diener publicó tres artículos claves sobre el tema: https://t.co/5mnHS1jiMu https://t.co/DNnpA4RCca https://t.co/8JZqz9miwF https://t.co/nsqrhpiNkE

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 4,581 followers View post →
Bahadır Ünüvar
@b_unuvar1966 · X

Zenginler Fakirleri Nasıl Kandırır? https://t.co/IPAagiUl15 via @YouTube

Aug 27, 2025 · 358 followers View post →

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Bahadır Ünüvar
@b_unuvar1966 · X

Zenginler Fakirleri Nasıl Kandırır? https://t.co/IPAagiUl15 via @YouTube

Aug 27, 2025 · 358 followers View post →
Ana Karina Smith C.
@anaksmithcain · X

@cescorcia “Desirable outcomes, even economic ones, are often caused by well-being rather than the other way around. People high in well-being later earn higher incomes and perform better at work than people who report low well-being.” https://t.co/Tt0KsqPLRW

Mar 10, 2023 · 1 like · 2,082 followers View post →
irfan batur
@irfan_batur · X

"Materyalist bireylerin daha az materyalistlere göre yaşadıkları sorunlar: daha düşük benlik saygısı ve daha fazla narsisizm, daha fazla başkalarıyla kendini kıyaslama, daha az empati, daha az içsel motivasyon ve daha çatışmalı ilişkiler." https://t.co/I8s6dLFABs https://t.co/mK8xXhUI95

May 26, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,990 followers View post →
BrainLab
@BrainLab_ar · X

@GonzaloGDiez Permitime estar en desacuerdo. Existe sobrada evidencia científica que sugiere que el dinero tiene una gran influencia en la felicidad de las personas, pero también tengo que decir que esa influencia no es constante, se vuelve débil. https://t.co/q2GjU1jtRe

Aug 28, 2021 · 53 followers View post →
dabitur
@dabitur · X

[paper] Beyond Money: Toward an Economy of Well-Being - Ed Diener, Martin E.P. Seligman, 2004 https://t.co/ioa06aq3Bj 幸福研究の第一人者エド・ディーナーとポジティブ心理学的で知られるマーティン・セリグマンの共著論文。国民の幸福感の指標作りを提唱しているという。

Apr 10, 2021 · 1 like · 984 followers View post →
Student Psych Societies & Clubs
@psyclubs · X

RT @UNSWPsychSoc:

Sep 26, 2020 · 1 share · 150 followers View post →
UNSW Psychology Society
@UNSWPsychSoc · X

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 151 followers View post →
Gonzalo Hervás
@gonzalohervas · X

Lo cierto es que Ed Diener y D. Kahneman enseguida se entendieron y comenzaron a empujar juntos. Por otra parte, del 2000 al 2007, Ed Diener publicó tres artículos claves sobre el tema: https://t.co/5mnHS1jiMu https://t.co/DNnpA4RCca https://t.co/8JZqz9miwF https://t.co/nsqrhpiNkE

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 4,581 followers View post →
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