Résumés
Résumé
Le présent essai donne un aperçu (non exhaustif) des appuis empiriques à l’idée d’une relation significative entre les relations sociales et le bonheur, On y présente également quelques émotions sociales (amour, empathie, compassion et sourire) qui facilitent la vie en société tout comme elles ont favorisé la survie de l’humanité au cours de son évolution. On y traite de l’association amitié – bonheur et de quelques autres réalités sociales (capital social, soutien social et résilience sociale). Enfin, on énumère quelques interventions favorisant le bonheur via les relations sociales.
Mots-clés :
- bonheur,
- relations sociales,
- amitié,
- émotions sociales,
- intervention
Abstract
This essay gives an overview (not an extensive review) of the results which support the idea of a significant association between social relations and happiness. We present also some social emotions (love, empathy, compassion and smile) which make social life easier and had promoted the survival of our species during its evolution. We discuss the friendship – happiness association and few other social themes (social capital, social support and social resilience). Finally, we present some interventions promoting happiness via social relations.
Keywords:
- Happiness,
- social relations,
- friendship,
- social emotions,
- intervention
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