Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 28, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
The relationship between happiness and health: evidence from Italy
1Department of Economics and Law, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Laboratory for Comparative Social Research (LCSR), National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia.
Abstract:
We test the relationship between happiness and self-rated health in Italy. The analysis relies on a unique dataset collected through the administration of a questionnaire to a representative sample (n = 817) of the population of the Italian Province of Trento in March 2011. Based on probit regressions and instrumental variables estimates, we find that happiness is strongly correlated with perceived good health, after controlling for a number of relevant socio-economic phenomena. Health inequalities based on income, work status and education are relatively contained with respect to the rest of Italy. As expected, this scales down the role of social relationships.
Related Concept Videos
Social Relationships and Well-Being
Traits, Mood, and Subjective Wellbeing
Neuroticism and...
Factors Affecting Illness
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness,...
Lifestyle Factors and Health
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...
Relationship Formation
The Influence of Affect on Cognition

