Rich people are more likely to experience happiness as feelings of contentment and pride, while those with less money tend to have stronger feelings of love and compassion, according to a new study. The research shows that instead of feeling positive emotions that involve connections with other people, their happiness is more likely to be expressed as feelings that focus on themselves. The new findings aren’t exactly surprising though. After all, people with money tend to be more insulated from social and environmental threats, giving them the luxury of being able to focus on their own “internal states and goals.”
Study shows that rich people and poor people experience happiness differently
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