Professor of Psychological Science Miriam Liss

Professor of Psychological Science Miriam Liss contributed to a recent FinanceBuzz article titled “The Most Laid-Back Cities Across the U.S. 2024.” FinanceBuzz looked at more than 25 factors across some of America’s biggest cities to find out which cities are the most laid-back and relaxed versus which ones are the most uptight and stressed. Featured as an expert, Liss comments in the article: “A tight culture (and that can be a city or town or a larger culture) is one where very little deviation from the social norm is expected. A loose culture is one where there are weaker social norms and deviations from the norm are tolerated.” Read more.

Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss

“Increasing wealth does not make you happier, but the experience of poverty can definitely make you unhappy ,” says Miriam Liss , professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington. That’s because basic needs for housing, food, clothing, security, health care and transportation are difficult to meet when people are not financially secure, she adds. Read more.

Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss

Job satisfaction is critical to happiness, according to Miriam Liss, professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. “A meaningful job allows you to feel competence and ability, able to do the tasks that are meaningful to you,” Liss says. “If you’re having a more meaningful, purposeful life, you are going to experience pleasure.” Read more.

According to Miriam Liss, professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, job satisfaction is an important factor in happiness. “A meaningful job allows you to feel competent and capable, to be able to perform tasks that are meaningful to you,” Ms. Liss said. “If you are living a more meaningful and purposeful life, you will experience joy. Read more.

Job satisfaction is critical to happiness, according to Miriam Liss, professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. “A meaningful job allows you to feel competence and ability, able to do the tasks that are meaningful to you,” Liss says. “If you’re having a more meaningful, purposeful life, you are going to experience pleasure.” Read more.

Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss

Professor of Psychological Science Miriam Liss was quoted in a New York Post article about happiness titled “10 unhappiest states list reveals some surprises.” “It is important to live where you can afford housing without being financially stressed and where you can build some sort of community and develop strong friendship networks,” Liss said. “Research suggests that other variables such as weather are considerably less important than most people think.” Read more.

Liss’s comments have been published by other media, as well, including NewsPub, Oakdale Leader, and Newsweek.