Hedonia
GLOSSARY
Originating from the Greek word ‘hedone,’ meaning pleasure, and related to ‘hedys,’ meaning sweet. The word describes happiness related to positive emotions associated with pleasure and comfort. Related to satisfaction with life. Contrast with eudaimonia.


Reference:
Huta, V., & Ryan, R. M. (2010). Pursuing pleasure or virtue: The differential and overlapping well-being benefits of hedonic and eudaimonic motives. Journal of Happiness Studies, 11, 735-762. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-009-9171-4
