Paige Boyd
Professor Carmine Esposito
English 102
October 18, 2021
Research Proposal
Research paper notes:
Reflection Questions
-What are you learning about your own happiness, or the happiness of those around you
-How have new ideas impacted your life
-Have you set any new happiness related intentions
Part I: Overview
For my research paper, I chose a topic that I generally would like to know more about. My topic is what role does love and intimacy play in happiness. I would like to tie this into relationships with family and romantic partners.
Part II: Background & Importance.
I am someone that always tries to be a happier person, this could be both good and bad. Specifically, though, I would like to understand how much my family and significant others play a role in my happiness. I would like to discuss the positive and negative aspects of both by touching specifically on love and intimacy these relationships provide.
Part III: Research Question and Terms
Main Research question:
What role does love, and intimacy play in happiness?
Sub Questions
How does love and intimacy overall effect happiness?
Does love and intimacy from your parents/family have to do with the growth of your happiness?
How does love and intimacy from a romantic partner effect you differently than from family?
How could love and intimacy negatively affect happiness?
Search Terms
Happiness
Love
Intimacy
Connection
Family
Relationships
Endorphins
Acceptance
Fulfillment
Part IV: Sources
Journals and Articles from CCP Library:
Muha, T. (2006, Apr 30). Achieving happiness: Essential ingredient of love is intimacy. Capital Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/achieving-happiness-essential-ingredient-love-is/docview/232752647/se-2?accountid=9969
Tweedie, K. (2012, Apr 03). MONEY STILL CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS: FAMILY LOVE AND HEALTH ARE ALL MORE. Daily Record Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/money-still-cant-buy-happiness/docview/963567593/se-2?accountid=9969
Articles from Google:
“Relationships and Happiness.” Pursuit of Happiness, https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/science-of-happiness/relationships-and-happiness/.
“(PDF) Close Relationships and Happiness.” ResearchGate, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283087013_Close_Relationships_and_Happiness.
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