Summary:
- The study found that valuing happiness can have both positive and negative effects on well-being, depending on the specific ways in which happiness is valued.
- Individuals who view happiness as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself, tend to experience greater well-being and life satisfaction.
- In contrast, those who place too much emphasis on achieving happiness or view it as a duty or obligation, may experience decreased well-being and more negative emotions.