Doing activities with friends boosts happiness, study finds
Social interactions amplify happiness during everyday activities, a large study finds.
Why it matters
- Social interactions boost well-being and happiness.
- Study suggests more companionship in daily life.
By the numbers
- 40,000+ participants.
- 100,000+ activity instances.
- 80+ activities studied.
The big picture
- Study reinforces social interactions' role in happiness.
- Everyday activities more enjoyable with friends.
What they're saying
- Users agree social interactions enhance experiences.
- Curiosity about activities not more fun with friends.
Caveats
- Paywall limits access to details.
- Some information may be missing.
What’s next
- Research on specific activities benefiting from social interactions.
- Study nuances of social settings' impact on happiness.