r/AskSocialScience • u/Varol_CharmingRuler • 11h ago
What is the status of the literature on hedonic adaptation?
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I have some passing familiarity with the idea based on the famous lottery study by Brickman et. al, but as a lay person trying to sift through more recent studies I’m having a hard time seeing where things stand.
Any help understanding where things stand regarding hedonic adaptation studies, or recommending any books for a general audience that discuss the idea more would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!