The ideas of happiness of men and women of mature age

The authors discuss various approaches to the phenomenon of happiness and psychological well-being. According to the results of the theoretical analysis of scientific research, it can be stated that happiness plays an important role in human life and is based on a positive attitude towards oneself and the world around us, the meaningfulness of life, a holistic perception of what is happening. Therefore, happiness can be considered from three main points of view: as a value, as a positive affective state, as life satisfaction. The study of ideas of happiness of men and women of mature age revealed differences: for women, happiness is children, family and health, for men - family, health and doing what they love. In general, it can be assumed that men feel happier than women. Based on the results of an empirical study, recommendations were developed for people of mature age to maintain a state of happiness. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the integration of scientific research in the field of psychology, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, which allows us to expand the ideas available in science about happiness as a necessary component of human life associated with the world of value relations.