EMA – An analysis of the statement made by Richard Layard that Happiness comes from outside and within. Reference is made to appropriate evidence and research.

The following essay will explore with the use of evidence and research the statement made by Richard Layard that Happiness comes from outside and within.  The Happiness comes from outside will be shown to be directly attributable to having a stable relationship, enjoyable experiences and environment.  Whereas the Happiness within section of the statement will focus on the brains activity, the bodys chemical makeup and biological factors.

Firstly this essay will explore the outside factors that can have a direct impact on peoples happiness.  The psychologist Richard Layard (2005, cited in Spoors et al, 2011), in a wide ranging piece of research attempted to identify the various factors that make people feel happy. His Big Seven, listed factors that Promoted feelings of happiness, such as good health, satisfying work, personal freedom, but the …(short extract)