The social sciences continue to have difficulty in coming up with non-trivial laws or theories that can last as long as those of the more true sciences. (See the current Noble prize in economics as an example of a trivial theory.) Despite my misgivings, there is no shortage of social science studies. Happiness is a favorite topic. We have talked before about happiness (but I can't find the posts to reference). Here is a study that contradicts recent studies which suggest that we are condemned to tread the same level of happiness throughout our lives.
Because of the almost infinite variables present when dealing with humans, social science studies, in my mind, tend to be fairly useless. In fact I would almost say that the only studies which are useful are one's (like this one) which conclude that humans can make a difference in their lives.
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"Personal priorities, however, are extremely important in determining someone’s satisfaction. Individuals that prioritize altruistic or family goals tend to be happier than those with selfish goals such as success and material goods."
"Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it." Luke 17:33
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