Hedonic adaptation may have developed to serve functions similar to those of other forms of adaptation, such as when a person’s body adjusts to a change in environmental conditions.

According to the researchers, this link to subjective pleasantness could provide a basis for investigating the limbic ...

We live in the world of, 'I’ll be happy when,' and this can put us off living life to its fullest. When we exist this way, we miss out on so much joy in life and will forever be stuck on what’s known ...

One could argue that we all are. The behavioral economics theory of hedonic adaptation suggests that it may be in our hard wiring—that our brains persistently seek out newer and more rewarding ...

Modern consumers are driven to derive happiness and satisfaction from acquiring new things, which provide a sense of stimulation and novelty. But a psychological phenomenon known as hedonic adaptation ...

Lifestyle creep happens when you increase spending in tandem with your income, which could prevent you from accomplishing ...

Home values in Sydney have declined for the first time since January 2023, a new report from CoreLogic has revealed.

Hagan, R, Pawling, R, McGlone, F and Walker, SC (2024) No evidence for goal priming or sensory specific satiety effects ...

It is closely related to what psychologists call hedonic adaptation – an adaptive human trait whereby, when something ...

Running the Göteborgsvarvet to set a new personal best can make you just as happy as running the marathon as a fun activity ...