January 2018 PMID 30980059

Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world.

Andrew T Jebb, Louis Tay, Ed Diener, Shigehiro Oishi

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270
Peak: 3 in Dec 2021
across 6 sources since Apr 2018

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What people are saying

The digital discussions reflect high agreement, with multiple posts affirming that happiness plateaus around specific income thresholds like $95,000; words like 'support' and 'supporting evidence' highlight the consensus. The tone is analytical and supportive, demonstrating curiosity about regional differences and real-life implications, with examples such as references to the US and Finnish studies illustrating the article's regional relevance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of the publication, emphasizing the notion that past a certain income level, additional money no longer significantly increases happiness.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate strong interest, with many referencing the specific income satiation points and regional variations, indicating curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often cite detailed examples such as the $95,000 satiation point and regional differences, showing thoughtful engagement, though some simply share links or brief mentions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests that the findings influence perceptions of wealth and happiness, with some noting practical implications like avoiding excessive income pursuit or relating the findings to real-world experiences.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the relationship between income and happiness using data from over 17 million people worldwide, finding that happiness doesn’t increase indefinitely with income but reaches a point of satiation—around $95,000 for life evaluation and $60,000-$75,000 for emotional wellbeing.
  • There is regional variation: wealthier countries experience happiness satiation later, and in some areas, higher incomes beyond satiation are actually linked to lower happiness.
  • These findings suggest that money impacts happiness mainly by fulfilling needs and desires, but beyond a certain point, additional income doesn’t boost wellbeing, indicating patterns of adaptation to wealth.]

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Rafael Gonzalez-Manzanares
@rafaelglezm · X

There is a point at which higher incomes no longer lead to greater well-being @Nature Wishing you all a happy New Year 2025, full of health, love, happiness, and unforgettable moments! https://t.co/OpIInLiTNR https://t.co/pYm1kn2NTH

Dec 31, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 933 followers View post →
りつこ@NJ
@RikkoRR · X

年収1000万円を超えると幸福度は上がらないってほんと? | アメリカ在住 りつこブログ  #ブログ #ブログ書け #年収1000万 #幸福度 https://t.co/luLXj6pafO

Dec 16, 2021 · 4 likes · 362 followers View post →
Vinícius Bivar
@ViniciusBivar · X

@rodrigodasilva @t6aguirre @goescarlos @louverture1984 Esse paper aqui tbm é bacana... https://t.co/CT3F8O4HXK

Oct 27, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,215 followers View post →
Javier Pintos
@JaviPiVe · X

@edukatzoltarz @MHackem La evidencia muestra que el dinero no hace la felicidad una vez superado un nivel que permite una vida digna. Pero por debajo de cierto ingreso, en medios con carencias, existe una clara correlación entre ingreso y felicidad. https://t.co/OE7RyXpW5b https://t.co/S5gGo3clx3

Sep 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 680 followers View post →
Chris Foster
@chrisfosterelli · X

@mijustin You might be interested in "Happiness, income, satiation and turning points around the world" by Jebb, Tay, Diener and Oishi for more reading. Or if you like podcasts this Rational Reminder episode is great: https://t.co/zP4zcYbXOm

Aug 19, 2022 · 3 likes · 670 followers View post →
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@beta_co_ · X

@ItsDanaWhite @DocDre Graph from “Happiness, Income Satiation and Turning Points around the World” by Andrew Jebb, Louis Tay, Ed Diener, and Shigehiro Oishi. Note there's a plateau and a fall off! Don't earn too much, folks https://t.co/J4GbDbupln

Dec 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 465 followers View post →

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Antti Naali
@AnttiNaali · X

Toisen tutkimuksen (https://t.co/dvcL9ToiWv) mukaan 95t$ jälkeen onnellisuuden kasvu vähenee. On siis raja, jossa se lakkaa ja toinen jossa rahan merkitys alkaa vähentyä tavallaan ”saturaatioraja”. Tutkimukset ovat Usasta, joten niitä pitää kääntää Suomalaiseen ympäristöön.

Apr 22, 2025 · 36 followers View post →
Ana Blanco Hidalgo
@anablancoha · X

RT @rafaelglezm: There is a point at which higher incomes no longer lead to greater well-being @Nature Wishing you all a happy New Year 20…

Jan 1, 2025 · 2 shares · 1,494 followers View post →
Luciano López
@lucedulop · X

RT @rafaelglezm: There is a point at which higher incomes no longer lead to greater well-being @Nature Wishing you all a happy New Year 20…

Jan 1, 2025 · 2 shares · 262 followers View post →
Rafael Gonzalez-Manzanares
@rafaelglezm · X

There is a point at which higher incomes no longer lead to greater well-being @Nature Wishing you all a happy New Year 2025, full of health, love, happiness, and unforgettable moments! https://t.co/OpIInLiTNR https://t.co/pYm1kn2NTH

Dec 31, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 933 followers View post →
BT BRIEF
@beartaiBRIEF · X

รายงาน Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world เมื่อปี 2018 ของ Purdue University ได้ทำการสำรวจข้อมูลจาก 173 ประเทศทั่วโลก เพื่อค้นหาว่าประชากร 1 คน ควรมีเงินเท่าไร จึงจะสามารถใช้ชีวิตได้อย่างมีความสุขเป็นเวลา 1 ปี #beartaiBRIEF #BRIEFinfo https://t.co/Me2Be9kNeL

Sep 20, 2023 · 1,781 followers View post →
Ignacio Gomez
@IgnacioGomez81 · X

Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world | Nature Human Behaviour https://t.co/6kqWKpBqB4

Aug 25, 2022 · 17,368 followers View post →
Chris Foster
@chrisfosterelli · X

@mijustin You might be interested in "Happiness, income, satiation and turning points around the world" by Jebb, Tay, Diener and Oishi for more reading. Or if you like podcasts this Rational Reminder episode is great: https://t.co/zP4zcYbXOm

Aug 19, 2022 · 3 likes · 670 followers View post →
Pelabur Bijak
@Pelabur_Bijak · X

https://t.co/oBFX2lq4uZ

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 like · 73,627 followers View post →
Yoran Brondsema
@YoranBrondsema · X

Source: "Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world" by Andrew Jebb, @LouisTaySC, Ed Diener and @ShigehiroOishi

May 18, 2022 · 1 like · 919 followers View post →
AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「年収が上がれば(上限なく),幸福度も上がる。その関係は1,000万円までは比例関係で,その後は対数関係になる」#心理学 #幸福度 #年収 Jebb, A. T., Tay, L., Diener, E., & Oishi, S. (2018). Happiness, income.. Nature Human Behaviour, 2(1), 33-38. https://t.co/myzKViAz5D

Apr 24, 2022 · 5,853 followers View post →
Luca Rossi ꩜
@lucaronin · X

@mar15sa @JamesClear Money too https://t.co/BRPJ7TZVNQ

Dec 20, 2021 · 1 like · 8,506 followers View post →
りつこ@NJ
@RikkoRR · X

年収1000万円を超えると幸福度は上がらないってほんと? | アメリカ在住 りつこブログ  #ブログ #ブログ書け #年収1000万 #幸福度 https://t.co/luLXj6pafO

Dec 16, 2021 · 4 likes · 362 followers View post →
░░▒▓ BΞTΛ BLOODLADY ▓▒░░
@beta_co_ · X

@ItsDanaWhite @DocDre Graph from “Happiness, Income Satiation and Turning Points around the World” by Andrew Jebb, Louis Tay, Ed Diener, and Shigehiro Oishi. Note there's a plateau and a fall off! Don't earn too much, folks https://t.co/J4GbDbupln

Dec 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 465 followers View post →
Estímulo Mamarracho
@EstiMamarracho · X

@psicoskr No he dicho eso. Hablo de la importancia del contexto en general y por eso he puesto "etc.". De hecho, las personas con mucho dinero tienen un bienestar menor. Esto se explica muy bien en este paper: Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world.

Nov 3, 2021 · 4,990 followers View post →
C. Maoxian
@maoxian · X

@Qullamaggie "Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world" https://t.co/4oirwlXXVo

Jun 15, 2021 · 1 like · 15,450 followers View post →
I USE THIS ACCOUNT FOR SELF STUDY & MY OPINIONS
@Theo_Alaistaire · X

Relative answer whether money can buy happiness... "Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world " in NATURE journal... https://t.co/Po0EAK9xUR

Jan 11, 2021 · 211 followers View post →
Jörg Bühmann
@Orkoden · X

„Globally, we find that satiation occurs at $95,000 for life evaluation and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being.“ https://t.co/3G1qi583wH https://t.co/N8VRyBgp7n

Nov 27, 2020 · 185 followers View post →
Javier Pintos
@JaviPiVe · X

@edukatzoltarz @MHackem La evidencia muestra que el dinero no hace la felicidad una vez superado un nivel que permite una vida digna. Pero por debajo de cierto ingreso, en medios con carencias, existe una clara correlación entre ingreso y felicidad. https://t.co/OE7RyXpW5b https://t.co/S5gGo3clx3

Sep 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 680 followers View post →
Riku
@rhublot1 · X

収入と幸福度の関係を調べた論文になります。米パデュー大学と米バージニア大学の研究。 Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world | Nature Human Behaviour https://t.co/ooGcJqXT68

Aug 18, 2020 · 6 followers View post →
Izzy
@CommanderTav · X

study: Jebb, A. T., Tay, L., Diener, E., Oishi, S. (2018). Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world. Nature Human Behaviour (2), pages 33–38

Apr 15, 2020 · 1 like · 923 followers View post →
ちひろ
@chihiro_azayaka · X

「英語で探し物」を高校以来久々にやったけど、読むスピード低下した〜

Mar 24, 2020 · 382 followers View post →
Vinícius Bivar
@ViniciusBivar · X

@rodrigodasilva @t6aguirre @goescarlos @louverture1984 Esse paper aqui tbm é bacana... https://t.co/CT3F8O4HXK

Oct 27, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,215 followers View post →
ながくら
@kaetn · X

Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world https://t.co/t7UiKRXjEV

Jun 20, 2019 · 2,527 followers View post →
中田豊久
@toyohisa_nakada · X

今日は、お鍋での炊飯が上手くいきました。炊飯器を使わないのは、ある意味ではゲーム内ゲームみたいなものです。その目的は、幸福度は例えば収入が増えても飽和するようなものなので、分解能をあげる、です。 J.,A.,et al.(2018). Happiness, Income Satiation,and Turning Points Around the World. https://t.co/sPfM2xB3qJ

Jan 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1,010 followers View post →