Migration as a Test of the Happiness Set Point Hypothesis: Evidence from Immigration to Canada

Helliwell, John F.; Bonikowska, Aneta; Shiplett, Hugh

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“…For our study, we assume that measures of median income and regional unemployment can have both positive and negative implications for happiness, but we are interested in the overall trend of the combined CBSAs as related to regional happiness. Prior studies also indicate aggregate measures of age [9,46,53], education levels [54], immigration levels [55], and access to healthcare [56] to be determinants of individual happiness. Similarly, regional disability rates have been found to correlate with levels of happiness, particularly when the disability is most likely to affect work outcome [32].…”

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Measures of a Sustainable Commute as a Predictor of Happiness

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Abstract:The ways in which we travel-by what mode, for how long, and for what purpose-can affect our sense of happiness and well-being. This paper assesses the relationships between measures of the sustainability of transportation systems in U.S. metropolitan areas and subjective well-being. Associations between self-reported happiness levels from the Gallup Healthways Well-being Index and commute data were examined for 187 core-based statistical areas (CBSA). We also supplement this quantitative analysis through brief case studies of high-and low-performing happiness cities. Our quantitative results indicate that regions with higher commute mode shares by non-automobile modes generally had higher well-being scores, even when controlling for important economic predictors of happiness. We also find that pro-sustainable transportation policies can have implications for population-wide happiness and well-being. Our case studies indicate that both high and low scoring happiness cities demonstrate a dedicated commitment to improving sustainable transportation infrastructure. Our study suggests that cities that provide incentives for residents to use more sustainable commute modes may offer greater opportunity for happiness than those that do not.

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Measures of a Sustainable Commute as a Predictor of Happiness

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“…Additionally, migration is usually directed towards countries of higher prosperity and wealth. Recent studies have shown that emigrants are happier and report higher well-being after migration compared to their home populations (Fanninh, Haase, & O'Boyle, 2011;Frank et al, 2016;Helliwell, Bonikowska, & Shiplett, 2016a;Measuring and Reporting on Europeans' Wellbeing, 2015;Melzer, 2011;Nowok, Van Ham, Findlay, & Gayle, 2013;Stillman, Gibson, McKenzie, & Rohorua, 2015;Tabor & Milfont, 2011). This is especially valid for work migrants (Switek, 2016) and those who migrated from low or middle "happy" countries (Helliwell et al, 2016a).…”

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“…Recent studies have shown that emigrants are happier and report higher well-being after migration compared to their home populations (Fanninh, Haase, & O'Boyle, 2011;Frank et al, 2016;Helliwell, Bonikowska, & Shiplett, 2016a;Measuring and Reporting on Europeans' Wellbeing, 2015;Melzer, 2011;Nowok, Van Ham, Findlay, & Gayle, 2013;Stillman, Gibson, McKenzie, & Rohorua, 2015;Tabor & Milfont, 2011). This is especially valid for work migrants (Switek, 2016) and those who migrated from low or middle "happy" countries (Helliwell et al, 2016a). Meanwhile, the analysis of satisfaction with life scores between immigrants and host country populations revealed no differences (Frank et al, 2016;Helliwell et al, 2016a;Senik, 2014).…”

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“…This is especially valid for work migrants (Switek, 2016) and those who migrated from low or middle "happy" countries (Helliwell et al, 2016a). Meanwhile, the analysis of satisfaction with life scores between immigrants and host country populations revealed no differences (Frank et al, 2016;Helliwell et al, 2016a;Senik, 2014). In addition, host countries are usually characterized by higher social trust with higher support for fair and well-run governmental institutions, clearly functioning political or social systems, greater social support and ethnic diversity (Herreros & Criado, 2009), which also creates the conditions for the increase in the emigrants' well-being.…”

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“…Algan & Cahuc, 2013;Frank et al, 2016;Helliwell, et al, 2014;2016b;Helliwell & Putnam, 2004;Hudson, 2006;Mota, Pereira, 2008;Nowok et al, 2013;Ram, 2010;Stillman et al, 2015), satisfaction with life (e.g. Elgar et al, 2011;Frank et al, 2016;Helliwell et al, 2016aHelliwell et al, , 2016bIvlevs, 2015;Lucchini et al, 2015;Mara & Landesmann, 2013;Mironova, 2015;Mota & Pereira, 2008;Ram, 2010), subjective well-being (e.g. Helliwell et al, 2016a;Nowok et al, 2013;Stillman et al, 2015;Yip et al, 2007) and sometimes even mental health (e.g.…”

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The importance of social trust for the prediction of well-being of Lithuanians and Lithuanian emigrants

Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė¹,

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Objective. Recent studies have confirmed that social trust is one of the most important correlates of well-being in different populations and contexts. However, there is a lack of research on this relationship in the context of migration. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the importance of several social trust indicators for well-being of Lithuanians and Lithuanian emigrants and to compare this relationship in both groups taking into account their social and demographic characteristics. Methods. One thousand two hundred and nine Lithuanians (52.2 % Lithuanian emigrants; 19.9 % males) participated in the cross-sectional online survey on a voluntary basis. Emotional, social, and psychological well-being was measured using the short form of Mental Health Continuum Questionnaire (MHC-SF, Keyes, 2009). The sense of general trust in people and social trust in different governmental and public institutions was measured using 12 separate questions based on the European Social Survey. Results. Lithuanian emigrants reported higher trust in institutions and higher emotional, social, and psychological well-being; meanwhile, non-migrants had higher general trust in people compared to emigrants. Higher trust in various institutions was an important factor in the prediction of higher emotional, social, and psychological well-being of Lithuanian emigrants and of higher psychological well-being of Lithuanians who stayed in their home country. Emotional and social well-being of non-migrants was explained by higher general trust in people, higher trust in institutions and higher levels of family income. Social trust variables showed the highest predictive value in all regression models. Conclusion. Thus, social trust (especially trust in institutions) is an important predictor of well-being in Lithuanians and Lithuanian emigrants.

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Happiness and Migration

Hendriks

Burger

2021

Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics

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A subjective well-being angle has emerged as an important new frontier to advance the understanding of the causes and consequences of migration. The purpose of this chapter is to organize and take stock of this emerging literature on the bidirectional relationship between migration and happiness by reviewing the available literature from a global perspective. The literature review covers both international migration and internal migration and considers the outcomes of various stakeholders (migrants, hosting communities, and family members left behind). The literature documents ample evidence that happiness plays an important role in migration decisions, with relatively unhappy people moving to happier places, even after accounting for standard predictors of migration. In some contexts, internal migrants experience a premigration happiness dip. Most international migrants gain happiness from migration, hosting populations tend to

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Migration as a Test of the Happiness Set Point Hypothesis: Evidence from Immigration to Canada

Cited by 15 publications

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Measures of a Sustainable Commute as a Predictor of Happiness

Measures of a Sustainable Commute as a Predictor of Happiness

The importance of social trust for the prediction of well-being of Lithuanians and Lithuanian emigrants

Happiness and Migration

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