Curbing Post-Election Suffering

The happiness effect of competitive elections is real: Losing an election hurts. In fact, research shows that in presidential elections, having your candidate lose can depress happiness for months. How are you feeling post-election? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the research on happiness and post-election suffering. Also, Arthur shares some much-needed advice for those attempting to cope with Trump’s loss; but for those celebrating a Biden victory, Arthur has some advice for you, too.

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Curbing Post-Election Suffering is an episode from The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks by Ricochet.

This episode is 48:18 long.

This episode was published on Nov 9, 2020.

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