Date of Award
3-25-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Past research has shown that people who have high levels of happiness show greater job performance and productivity than those who are less happy (Lyubomirsky, King, & Diener, et al., 2005) and that happiness can be improved in both non-depressed and depressed people (Sin & Lyubomirsky, 2009; Seligman, Steel, Park, & Peterson., 2005). However, little research has been done on the application of positivity interventions in the classroom context. In 4 academic classrooms, positivity and control interventions were applied. I then measured well-being, engagement, and classroom performance. I found that the positivity intervention resulted in higher engagement and classroom performance for advanced students, but not for introductory students.
Recommended Citation
Spice, Laura Marie, "The Effect of Induced Happiness Levels on Academic Performance" (2011). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 99.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/99