Vacationers Happier,but Most not Happier After a Holiday |
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Authors: | Jeroen Nawijn Miquelle A Marchand Ruut Veenhoven Ad J Vingerhoets |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Social Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands;(2) Academy for Tourism, Breda University of Applied Sciences, Breda, the Netherlands;(3) Mgr. Hopmansstraat 1, P.O. Box 3917, 4800 DX Breda, the Netherlands;(4) CentERdata, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands;(5) Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands |
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Abstract: | 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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