The Pursuit of Unhappiness:The Ground Theory to Explain Why People Choose to Be Unhappy Rather Than Happy

This article presents a ground theory to explain why some individuals choose to be unhappy rather than happy,supported by empirical data collected from a sample of 750 professionals in Greece’s public and private sectors.We begin by reviewing the existing literature on happiness and well-being,highlighting the debate between hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives.We then introduce our research questions and rationale,and describe our methods,sample,and psychometric tools used to measure happiness and other variables of interest.Our results indicate that various factors,including cultural influences,past experiences,and personal values,contribute to individuals’pursuit of unhappiness.We conclude with a thorough discussion of our results and their implications for future research and interventions aimed at promoting well-being.

街舞元素Happy feet基础动作理论及其文化价值

文章运用文献法、观摩法、视频分析法和实践法,首先从基本形态、节奏与呼吸、动作重难点这三个方面分析拆解街舞元素Happyfeet的基本动作理论,再根据经典作品案例分析该元素融入成人及少儿齐舞的方式特点,为该元素的运用提供理论依据。最后,从审美价值、健身价值、娱乐价值角度深度分析该元素存在的文化价值,进而探索该元素的运用规律。

Coupling Coordination Relationship between Ecological Human Settlements and the Happiness Levels of Residents in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration

Promoting the coordinated development of ecological human settlements and the happiness levels of residents will help to promote people-centered high-quality development.This study was based on the 2011-2021 data of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration,and constructed an evaluation index system of ecological human settlements and the happiness levels of residents.The entropy value method,coupling coordination degree model,Dagum Gini coefficient and Geodetector model were used to explore the coupling coordination relationship and influencing factors of these two systems.The findings indicate that ecological human settlements and the happiness levels of residents in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration have shown an upward trend over time.By 2021,the overall level of the region had significantly improved.The coupling coordination level between these two systems has gradually increased,showing a spatial distribution pattern of high in the east and low in the west.The Dagum Gini coefficient shows a fluctuating downward trend in the overall and intra-regional differences,with the largest inter-regional difference between Shanghai and Anhui,and the inter-regional difference is the main source of the spatial differences.Economic development level(Eco)was the main factor influencing the coupling coordination of the two systems from 2011 to 2021.The results of this study provide references for constructing ecological human settlements and enhancing the happiness levels of residents.

Mechanism of Tourists’Happiness in Traditional Village Tourism: A Perspective Grounded in Nostalgia and Cultural Attachment

In recent years,traditional villages have emerged as popular tourist destinations due to their distinctive resource value.Typically situated in remote and less developed areas,traditional villages boast primitive natural surroundings and rich historical and cultural heritage.These characteristics offer urban dwellers a temporary escape from the complexities of modern life,allowing them to experience physical and mental rejuvenation,mental relaxation,and overall happiness during their visit.By conducting a review of the existing literature concerning tourists’happiness in traditional villages,this study establishes a framework to understand tourists’happiness in traditional village tourism.Using the Qiangang ancient village in Conghua District,Guangzhou as a case study,the research examines the current state of rural characteristics,the establishment of cultural brands,and the promotion of the active utilization of ancient villages within the context of integrating culture,sports,tourism,and agriculture.Based on this analysis,the author proposes strategies to enhance tourists’happiness,including the preservation and development of rural characteristics,the promotion and preservation of local cultural attributes,and the collaborative advancement of culture,sports,tourism,and agriculture to engage key stakeholders actively.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.People share a big meal with family and friends.The delicious smell of roast turkey fills the house.Corn,potatoes,sweet potatoes and green beans are on the table and ready to eat.There is cranberry sauce,too.Later there will be pumpkin pie!

A Contrastive Analysis of Regional Culture between Happiness and The Pursuit of Happyness

Movies play an important role in showing regional culture.This thesis analyzes similar and different cultures in two movies.Similarities are in marriage and traditions while differences are in ideology,food culture and lifestyle.Happiness and The Pursuit of Happyness are adapted by true men’s stories in real places,one for Xi’an,Shaanxi province and the other for San Francisco,America.Protagonists are common people,representing China and America’s cultural orientations and values.These contrastive aspects make people have a better understanding towards regional cultures.

女性主义翻译理论视域下Dance of the Happy Shades李玉瑶汉译本研究

Dance of the Happy Shades是加拿大作家艾丽斯·门罗的成名作,该部描写女性题材的短篇小说集历时15年完成于1968年出版,荣获加拿大最高文学奖项——总督奖。目前,我国有部分学者从图里翻译规范理论出发对Dance of the Happy Shades进行了汉译本对比研究,而从女性主义翻译理论出发的研究有待拓展。本文以李玉瑶汉译本为研究对象,从女性主义翻译理论视域出发,探讨女性译者如何在翻译中体现女性主义翻译意识,从而帮助读者进一步理解原著。

The Impact of Saudi Nurses’ Happiness on Their Turnover Intentions

Highly happy nurses are more productive, engaged and loyal. If nurses are satisfied, then their intention to leave is low. Aim: to investigate the impact of Saudi nurses’ happiness on their intention to turnover in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Research Hypothesis: H0. There is no relationship between the nurses’ happiness on their intention to turnover among Saudi nurses. H1. The happy Saudi nurses will have a lower turnover intention among Saudi nurses in the Medina region. Design: Quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational study designs have been used. Setting: Big public hospital in Medina from June to October 2022. Sample: A quota, convenience sample of 281 Saudi nurses. Tools: A. Oxford happiness inventory to measure the nurses’ happiness. B. Turnover Intention Scale to evaluate the Saudi nurses’ intention to leave their current job. Results: More than half of the nurses had moderate happiness, but more than 75% of the Saudi nurses had a desire to leave. The relationship between happiness and turnover intentions is negative. Conclusion: Magnet-like work environments in Saudi Arabia are critical to recruit and retain nurses with critical nursing shortages. Recommendations: Encourage governmental policy-makers to formulate national policies and KPIs in order to make them happy and retain them. .

Comparison of Self-Strength, Seeking Help and Happiness between Pakistani and Chinese Adolescents: A Positive Psychology Inquiry

Adolescents’emotions and preferences are influenced by their childhood experiences.In today’s world,there is a pervasive eagerness for happiness.Happiness has been linked to feelings of self-strength,seeking help,and psy-chological health.The current quantitative research was designed with a positive psychological perspective to compare Pakistani and Chines adolescents’self-strength,seeking help,and happiness.The research design of the study was causal-comparative.The study population consisted of 400 Pakistani and 409 Chinese adolescents studying in the elementary grades of both countries.The sample was selected by using a simple random sampling technique.It consisted of 413 boys(51%)and 396 girls(49%),319(39)of them were from the age group of 13–14 years,386(48%)of them were from the age group of 15–16 years,and 104(12.9%)were from the age group of 17–18 years.Three different scales were developed to collect study data.Independent sample t-test and simple linear regression were used to test study hypotheses.The analysis revealed that Pakistani adolescents have signifi-cantly higher self-strength,seeking help and happiness than their counterparts.It was also found that adolescents’self-strength and seeking help significant affect their happiness.Based on thefindings,it was suggested to inves-tigate the factors contributing to the improved self-strength,seeking help,and happiness of Pakistani adolescents.It was also recommended to investigate the mediating effect of adolescents’self-strength on the relationship between their happiness and seeking help.

The Connotation and Educational Significance of Aristotle’s Happiness Thoughts

The topic of happiness has been discussed by many thinkers since ancient times.The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle elaborated his view of happiness in terms of its connotation and manifestation,and the way it is achieved.Happiness is first of all a realistic activity in accordance with virtue,which can be obtained by people and embodied in their daily life.Happiness is not only personal happiness,but also the highest and broadest“supreme good”,which requires the joint efforts of the whole city-state.His profound philosophical exposition provides us with profound theoretical guidance for the development of happiness education today.

‘Happy Chinese New Year’ Series of Activities Held by China Cultural Center in Tanzania

The 2023"Happy Chinese New Year"activities by China Cultural Center in Tanzania were mainly featured with locality,human culture and happiness.Under the guidance of the overall idea of activities,the"Happy Chinese New Year"series of activities by the cultural center grandly greeted the public.

Enjoy‘Happy Chinese Newy Year'Together

"Happy Chinese New Year"is a popular cultural brand event enjoyed by people all over the world.It has been booming in recent years and has increasingly become an important platform for China to share Chinese culture with people from all over the world.In 2023,a variety of rich and colorful online and offline activities are being held around the world.

2023‘Happy Chinese New Year’Event in Morocco:Chinese Zodiac Lanterns Show

More than 80 lanterns with various characteristics,including lanterns of Chinese zodiac,decorated the railway station of the Port of Casablanca in Morocco with Chinese colors,and unveiled the curtain of the 2023"Happy Chinese New Year"in Morocco.Since then,China Cultural Center in Rabat has launched 10 online activities to celebrate the Spring Festival with Moroccans.

2023‘Happy Chinese New Year’

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and sponsored by the China International Culture Association,2023"Happy Chinese New Year"actively built a multi-angle,multi-channel and diversified narrative system,so as to provide the world with more excellent public cultural products,to share symbols and cultural carriers of the Chinese culture with people around the world.

‘Happy Chinese New Year Folk Custom Experience Day’Inspiring the Spring Festival Fashion in Hungary

Following the issuing ceremony of Chinese zodiac stamps for the Year of the Rabbit,the 2023"Happy Chinese New Year"series of activities in Hungary continued to heat up.With the strong support of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary,the Chinese Cultural Center in Budapest and the China National Tourist Office in Budapest jointly launched"Happy Chinese New Year Folk Custom Experience Day"and Budapest Tram"Happy Chinese New Year"Lucky Rabbit Spray-Painting Display Month.

2023‘Happy Chinese New Year'Series of Activities in Mexico: ‘Bicycle Zodiac Decoration Competition'

"Bicycle Zodiac Decoration Competition"is a Mexican local brand under the framework of the global brand"Happy Chinese New Year",It was first established in Mexico City in 2017 and has been successfully held in Mexico City for 6 times.

2023‘Happy Chinese New Year’Carnival Held in New Zealand

On January 22,the sun was shining on Takapuna Beach,a famous leisure resort on the north coast of Auckland,New Zealand,which is close to the South Pacific Ocean.The 2023"Happy Chinese New Year"Carnival,co-sponsored by China Cultural Center in Auckland and the New Zealand China International Trade Association,was held here.

The Realistic Dilemma, Problem Tracking and Mitigating Strategies of Primary School Science Teachers’ Professional Happiness

The Science teachers in primary schools are the key group in developing science education, and they play a vital role in realizing the dream of strengthening the country through education. Their professional happiness deserves special attention. Whether this group is happy not only affects their own working conditions and quality of life, but also affects the work vitality of other teachers. Improving the professional happiness of science teachers in primary schools has become an important topic in the construction of teachers’ team in the new period. At present, the intensity of primary school science teachers’ own work is high, their non-own work is increasing, their physical and mental health is difficult to guarantee, and their professional happiness is reduced. The main causes of the problems are poor individual psychological quality, poor school management style and improper social cognitive evaluation. In order to solve this problem, we have explored strategies to improve the professional happiness of science teachers in primary schools through reshaping teachers’ work, democratic management of schools and national policy guarantee.

Corporate Social Responsibility Perception and Happiness of Employees:Evidence From Disney Resort in China

In recent years,many scholars have discussed good corporate culture,such as corporate social responsibility.The study investigates the relationship between employee perceptions of corporate social responsibility(CSR)and happiness in China’s resort industry.Four types of corporate social responsibilities are economic,legal,ethical,and discretionary.The study is an empirical study conducted to survey full-time workers who are working in Disney Resort,China.257 effective samples have been collected.The result implicated that the Disney Resort employees’corporate social responsibility perception positively affects happiness.Economic,legal,ethical,and discretionary responsibility all positively affect happiness.

Happy Graduation

Fresh graduates pose for a group photo at the Moganshan Campus of Zhejiang University of Technology in Huzhou,Zhejiang Province in east China,on 22 May.