Correction to: Are Happier Nations More Responsible? Examining the Link Between Happiness and Sustainability

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In the original publication of the article, the co-author Dr Lujain El-Maghraby affiliation was published incorrectly. Now the same has been provided in this correction.Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Because I'm happy: exploring the happiness of shopping in social enterprises and its effect on customer satisfaction and loyalty

“…The hedonic perspective focuses on pleasure and enjoyment, while the eudemonic perspective focuses on meaning, purpose and personal growth (Sameer et al, 2021). Hedonism has traditionally been associated with materialism, where hedonic well-being reflects the positive feelings that arise from possessing the material goods one desires (Waterman, 1993).…”

“…Consequently, if individuals focus only on their own enjoyment, they may harm society and the environment. In other words, irrational hedonism could lead to socially irresponsible behavior (Sameer et al, 2021). However, from an ethical or sustainable consumption perspective, a person whose values are more eudemonic rather than hedonic should be more responsible towards the environment (Sameer et al, 2021).…”

“…In other words, irrational hedonism could lead to socially irresponsible behavior (Sameer et al, 2021). However, from an ethical or sustainable consumption perspective, a person whose values are more eudemonic rather than hedonic should be more responsible towards the environment (Sameer et al, 2021). According to Sameer et al (2021) sustainable or responsible consumption would be the result of a balanced hedonic approach which includes both hedonic and eudemonic aspects.…”

“…However, trying to find the point of equilibrium between such different interests for the parties involved can be extremely complex (Salimath and Chandna, 2021). From the individual perspective in particular, considering other needs beyond one's own can lead to psychological discomfort, such as a feeling of sacrifice (Sameer et al, 2021); in contrast, if the individual focus is solely on self-wellbeing, the consumer behavior can harm others, the natural environment, and, by extension, society (Lindenberg and Steg, 2007). Ethical consumers emerge at this crossroads, since they consider environmental and societal issues in addition to their own needs and wants.…”

“…Ethical consumers emerge at this crossroads, since they consider environmental and societal issues in addition to their own needs and wants. The ethical commitment and responsibility of these consumers is reflected in their buying behavior (Vermeir and Verbeke, 2006;Hosta and Zabkar, 2021), and they may experience positive emotions such as happiness because of a sense of "doing the right thing" (Lin-Hi et al, 2020;Sameer et al, 2021).…”