Gradus
VOL 3, NO 1 (2016): SPRING (APRIL)
CHANGING VALUE SYSTEM AND LIFE SATISFACTION IN HUNGARY
Abstract
In recent decades there has been an observable shift in the value system of Hungarian society. Simultaniously, there has also been an increase in GDP. What has remained almost constant, however, is the feeling of well-being amongst the population. What does then influence our sense of life- satisfaction?
Keywords
Keywords: Subjective well being, Hungary, Article history:, Received 31 Jan 2016, Revised 28 Febr 2016, Accepted 31 March 2016,
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