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Vacationers Happier, but Most not Happier After a Holiday
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The aim of this study was to obtain a greater insight into the association between vacations and happiness. We examined whether vacationers differ in happiness, compared to those not going on holiday, and if a holiday trip boosts post-trip happiness. These questions were addressed in a pre-test/post-test design study among 1,530 Dutch individuals. 974 vacationers answered questions about their happiness before and after a holiday trip. Vacationers reported a higher degree of pre-trip happiness, compared to non-vacationers, possibly because they are anticipating their holiday. Only a very relaxed holiday trip boosts vacationers' happiness further after return. Generally, there is no difference between vacationers' and non-vacationers' post-trip happiness. The findings are explained in the light of set-point theory, need theory and comparison theory.
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- Authors
- Nawijn, J., Marchand, M. A., Veenhoven, R., & Vingerhoets, A. J.
- Venue
- Applied Research in Quality of Life
- Published
- 2010-02-10
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 35-47
- ISSN
- 1871-2576 (ISSN-L)
- 1871-2584
- OpenAlex
- W2150006530
- Cited by
- 257
- References
- 64
- FWCI
- 14.73
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
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