The Happiness Science Framework
Happiness is subjective and varies for each person, so we decided to use internal, external, and outer circles as our context to categorize all of the domains and elements that contribute to happiness. We divided the context based on their significance and contributions to happiness.
We have nine domains and sixty-two elements in total. The internal context is for the domains and elements that originate and inhabit each individual (i.e their values, emotions, skills, and traits). Domains in the internal context contribute the most significantly and affect an individual’s happiness. Four domains are in the internal context. The external context is for the domains and elements that included someone’s involvement in an activity, interpersonal relationships, and community. And outer circle context shows how the environment can affect someone’s happiness.
Filter by domain:
- Positive emotions
- Negative emotions
- Attributes
- Engagement
- Connectedness
- Community
- key skills
- Resources
- Barriers

Love
Love is the momentary upwelling of three tightly-interwoven events: First, a sharing of one or more positive emotions between one person and another; second, a synchrony between a person and the other person’s biochemistry and behaviors; and third, a reflected motive to invest in each other’s well-being that brings mutual care.

Joy

Gratitude

Interest

Amusemement

Hope

Pride

Serenity

Awe
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