| dc.description.abstract | This study explores the complex relationship between education and happiness, acknowledging the limitations inherent to establishing direct causal connections. Operationalizing education by formal Educational Attainment and happiness in two different meanings of (1) “Well-being” and (2) “long-term psychological Happiness”, the study delves into the intricate dynamics between education, the satisfaction of Deficiency and Growth needs, and self-reported levels of happiness. Utilizing data from the World Values Survey and additional contextual information, the research first highlights statistically significant correlations between Educational Attainment and various facets of Needs Satisfaction. Notably, it underlines the positive correlation between education and Deficiency Needs Satisfaction, particularly in individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and identifies a nuanced relationship between Educational Attainment and Esteem Needs Satisfaction. The study also points towards potential links between education and Cognitive Needs Satisfaction, particularly in specific religious or political contexts. However, the relationship between Educational Attainment and long-term psychological Happiness emerges as multifaceted, influenced by cultural contexts and the interplay between Well-being and Happiness. These findings suggest the significance of culture and context in understanding the relationship between education and different dimensions of human Well-being and Happiness, thereby paving the way for further explorations in this interdisciplinary domain. | eng |