University of Missouri-Columbia

This is a longitudinal study of life pursuits that will take place over six weeks. First participants will complete a paper and pencil questionnaire in a classroom setting, and then they will complete an online survey for a follow-up. This is a preliminary test to see if online surveys will work for the follow-up purposes in a longitudinal study.

This study is looking at personality and life pursuits and how they relate to well being over time. There are several lines of research that are examining whether a person's happiness and well being can be increased.