Beyond the Smile - The Happiness Equation in Context, Work, and Practice

The volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual and practical implications of happiness. It is a synthesis of cutting-edge research and real-world strategies by authors from diverse disciplines, including psychology, sociology, philosophy, neuroscience, spirituality, education, literature, arts, and music. It offers a glimpse into the science and practice of happiness by exploring positive psychological variables such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, physical rest, flow, bliss, psychological well-being, spiritual happiness, and workplace happiness. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the pursuit of happiness, combining rigorous scientific inquiry with practical wisdom to guide readers on their journey toward a joyful and meaningful existence.

List of contents

Contextualising Happiness: Beyond the smile.- Philosophy of Happiness Through the Lens of Bhagavad-Gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.- Study on the Causal Relationship Between Values and Happiness.- An Exposition of Happiness in the Context of Positive Psychology and Indian Psychology.- Understanding the Determinants of Happiness Among Young Adults.- Science of Individual Peace: A System Dynamics Model.- Decoding Spiritual Happiness in Poetry: An Analytical Study of the Selected Poems of John Keats.- Exploring Resilience and Psychological Well-being among the Transgender Community in India.- Bhutan's GNH: Exploring Bliss Beyond Materialism in the Land of Dragons.- Impact of Music on Happiness.- Do Musicians Perceive Happiness Differently? An EEG-based Neuro-psychological Exploration.- Do Exams and Fests Affect College Students' Emotions? A Case Study Using Sentiment Analysis Approach on Social Media Data.- Happiness in Learning Space (Schools).- Exploring Sleep and Happiness Among Indian Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.- Happiness Equation for Employees & Consumers: Beyond the smile.- Factors Influencing Flow at Workplace: A Study on University Faculties in Bangalore.- Beyond the Smiles: Investigating the Emotional Intelligence Factors Shaping Employee Happiness.- Evolving Trends of Happiness at the Workplace Owing to the COVID-19 Crisis.- The Impact of Virtuous Organizational Practices on Flow at Work Among Kitchen Employees in Bengaluru.- The Impact of Virtuous Organizational Practices on Flow at Work Among Kitchen Employees in Bengaluru.- Unveiling Happiness at Work: A Conceptual Paper.- An Empirical Study to Identify Experiential Marketing Facets for Customer Delight.- An Empirical Study to Identify Experiential Marketing Facets for Customer Delight.- High Performance Work System and Turnover Intentions in Hospitality and Tourism: Examining the Mediating Role of Employee Happiness.- Fast Food Restaurants: Shift from Catchlines to Consumer Happiness.- Nurturing Happiness: Beyond the smile.- The Science of Sensory Engagement: Emergence, Recurrence, and Reformation.- Mindful Pottering and Time Affluence Among Students: A Qualitative Investigation.- Elevating Happiness Through Mindfulness: An In-depth Systematic Literature Review.

About the author

Tanusree Dutta is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi. Prior to this, she has worked at other prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Rajasthan, and Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Dutta obtained her postgraduate and graduate degrees from Banaras Hindu University and her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. She has research publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals, which have been cited in manuscripts and books of national and international repute. She has also edited volumes on topics such as Consumer Happiness, the Handbook of Happiness, Understanding Happiness, and books on Neuromarketing in India: Understanding the Indian Consumer and on Side Bias. Apart from academics, she has been actively involved in conducting various training programs and consultancy assignments for different companies.
Allen Joshua George is an Assistant Professor in the area of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with a doctorate in Psychology, at the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi. His major area of research interest is applied positive psychology, specifically eudaimonic enhancement and the management of hedonic dysregulation through mindfulness-based interventions. He is also keen on adopting interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research methods to explore variables related to happiness and well-being. He developed the intervention, Mindfulness-Based Eudaimonic Enhancement Training (MEET), and tested its effectiveness and efficacy among different populations. Dr. Allen has also been working on time affluence, leisure studies, and meaningful consumption. He has publications in reputed international journals and has acted as a reviewer and guest editor for high-impact international journals. He also has teaching and research experience in systematic reviews and has published several systematic review papers.

Summary

The volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual and practical implications of happiness. It is a synthesis of cutting-edge research and real-world strategies by authors from diverse disciplines, including psychology, sociology, philosophy, neuroscience, spirituality, education, literature, arts, and music. It offers a glimpse into the science and practice of happiness by exploring positive psychological variables such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, physical rest, flow, bliss, psychological well-being, spiritual happiness, and workplace happiness. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the pursuit of happiness, combining rigorous scientific inquiry with practical wisdom to guide readers on their journey toward a joyful and meaningful existence.

Product details

• Authors: Allen Joshua George
• Assisted by: Tanusree Dutta (Editor), Allen Joshua George (Editor), Joshua George (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2025
• EAN: 9789819667581
• ISBN: 978-981-9667-58-1
• No. of pages: 277
• Illustrations: XIV, 277 p. 33 illus., 26 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Mindfulness, happiness, positive psychology, Quality of Life Research, Eudaimonia, Employee Well-Being, Happiness at workplace