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Recall of Events Affects Perception of Happiness
Angelica Moè
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5542/2014.11.002
University of Padua, Padua, Italy
This study assessed the relationships between recall of positive and negative events, API (attention to positive) and ANI (attention to negative information), and perception of happiness, with the hypothesis that recall affects the perception of happiness and that ANI and API affect recall. One hundred and five women filled in the APNI scale to assess API and ANI and were asked to listen to and recall a story presenting both positive and negative events, and provide an assessment of the character perceived happiness. Finally, they were asked to choose an ending for the story. Results showed that recall is related to the perception of happiness more than API and ANI, and that relationships occur among recall, API, ANI, and perception of happiness. A positive ending for the story was preferred. Discussion focuses on the implications of individual differences in paying attention to and recall positive and negative information.
recall, happiness, individual differences
Angelica Moè.(2014). Recall of Events Affects Perception of Happiness. Psychology Research, 4(11),852-858.
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