Happiness, research, and latin america

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to the Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America by discussing three main themes: First, the understanding and epistemology of happiness. Second, the basic postulates of happiness research and its potential to provide sounded conclusions about the drivers of happiness. Third, the important contribution that happiness research in Latin America can make to the general study of happiness as well as to the design of policies that procure a happier society.