Review

Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review

Volume: 17 Number: 4 December 30, 2025
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Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Fear of happiness, a pervasive issue particularly in Western societies, adversely affects individuals' mental health and is closely linked to significant life outcomes. As an emerging research area, the limited number of studies on this phenomenon underscores the need for a comprehensive literature review to enhance understanding of its nature, effects, and mental health implications, while identifying gaps for future research. This study aims to systematically analyze existing literature on fear of happiness. A systematic review was conducted, synthesizing findings from published articles based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, using content analysis and adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. As of October 19, 2024, searches across PubMed, Wiley Online Library, Sage Journals, and TR Index databases identified 224 articles, with 23 meeting the inclusion criteria. These studies were evaluated based on publication year, research location, objectives, sample characteristics, measurement tools, and findings, revealing considerable variability across these parameters.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Intercultural Psychology

Journal Section

Review

Early Pub Date

May 24, 2025

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 22, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 17 Number: 4

APA
Teke, E. (2025). Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 17(4), 745-759. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1589213
AMA
1.Teke E. Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2025;17(4):745-759. doi:10.18863/pgy.1589213
Chicago
Teke, Esra. 2025. “Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17 (4): 745-59. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1589213.
EndNote
Teke E (December 1, 2025) Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17 4 745–759.
IEEE
[1]E. Teke, “Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review”, Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 745–759, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.18863/pgy.1589213.
ISNAD
Teke, Esra. “Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17/4 (December 1, 2025): 745-759. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1589213.
JAMA
1.Teke E. Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2025;17:745–759.
MLA
Teke, Esra. “Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, vol. 17, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 745-59, doi:10.18863/pgy.1589213.
Vancouver
1.Esra Teke. Fear of Happiness: A Systematic Review. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2025 Dec. 1;17(4):745-59. doi:10.18863/pgy.1589213

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