Question

Which of these social factors has the most influence on a person’s assessment of his or her own happiness ?

• A. Gender
• B. Social status
• C. Income
• D. Volunteering

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Volunteering

• Prosocial behaviors, such as volunteering, have the largest effect on happiness of the social factors listed.
• Gender and social status have very little impact on one’s overall level of happiness.
• Once a person’s basic needs are met, the level of income has very little influence on happiness.