@article{752103, recid = {752103}, author = {Rojas, Mariano,}, title = {Handbook of happiness research in Latin America [electronic resource] /}, pages = {1 online resource.}, abstract = {This handbook presents original happiness research from and about a region that shows unexpectedly high levels of happiness. Even when Latin American countries cannot be classified as high-income countries their population do enjoy, on average, high happiness levels. The handbook draws attention to some important factors that contribute to the happiness of people, such as: relational values, human relations, solidarity networks, the role of the family, and the availability and gratifying using of leisure time. In a world where happiness is acquiring greater relevance as a final social and personal aim both the academic community and the social-actors and policy-makers community would benefit from Happiness Research in Latin America.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/752103}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7203-7}, }