R.E.S.P.E.C.T: The Key to Happiness

Mutual respect in an authentic relationship may lead to the subjective happiness of the individuals. Research from Turkey highlights key points surrounding the relationship between the authenticity of a relationship, how likely the individuals in the relationship are to see themselves as being happy, and how respected the individuals in the relationship feel.

The results showed that respect towards a partner comes from the relationship being positively authentic. It was also demonstrated that the relationship between authenticity and the subjective happiness of the individuals in the relationship are partially mediated by the respect towards the partner.

Uğur, E. (2018) ‘Respect toward partner mediates the relationship between authenticity and subjective happiness’, Int. J. Happiness and Development, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp.181–194.