Happier individuals will be more willing to engage in activities that reduce risk. Seatbelt use and not being involved in a car accident were both more likely among those with higher subjective well-being. In a representative sample of 313,354 US households, the authors estimated that individuals who reported being “very satisfied” were 5.3% more likely to always wear a seatbelt.
Happier individuals will be more willing to engage in activities that reduce risk. Seatbelt use and not being involved in a car accident were both more likely among those with higher subjective well-being. In a representative sample of 313,354 US households, the authors estimated that individuals who reported being “very satisfied” were 5.3% more likely to always wear a seatbelt.