Belief in the Fragility of Happiness: A Testable Theory of Hypervigilance, Guard‑Lowering, and Well‑Being

Folk wisdom often warns that excessive happiness may usher in future sorrow. This paper theorizes that endorsement of this belief, a “fragility of happiness” mindset, can activate psychological processes that either heighten vigilance and erro

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2025-09-29
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https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175915791.12541836/v1
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Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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Belief in the Fragility of Happiness: A Testable Theory of Hypervigilance, Guard‑Lowering, and Well‑Being

Khan Tahsin Abrar
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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Belief in the Fragility of Happiness: A Testable Theory of Hypervigilance, Guard‑Lowering, and Well‑Being

Khan Tahsin Abrar
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Folk wisdom often warns that excessive happiness may usher in future sorrow. This paper theorizes that endorsement of this belief, a “fragility of happiness” mindset, can activate psychological processes that either heighten vigilance and erro

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