Social Psychology Quarterly - Happiness Scholarship and Redistributive Preferences

Tamkinat Rauf, an insightful author focused on happiness and economic fairness, thrives in this discussion about her research on income and psychological well-being. She explores how media narratives shape public perceptions of wealth and happiness. Rauf delves into materialism versus non-materialism, revealing their impact on attitudes toward economic inequality and support for wealth redistribution. Additionally, she discusses the link between equality of opportunity and perceptions of income inequality, highlighting the role of scientific data in shaping public opinion.