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The Psychology of Happiness (Udemy.com)

The Science of Positive Psychology - Principles of Well-Being and Life Satisfaction

Created by: Andrew Luttrell, Ph.D.

Last updated October 2023

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What you will learn

  • Use simple tricks to lead a happier life
  • Understand where real happiness comes from
  • Dispel common myths about what it means to lead a fulfilled life
  • Connect more deeply with other people

How it compares

Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 34% of them
  • Reviews19,609#24 of 1,108 by number of reviews
  • Length1.7 hoursshorter than 66% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2023earlier than 63% of them

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Course Description

It’s no secret that happier people reap a ton of benefits in life. They are more likely to graduate college, have more successful careers, have a more fulfilling social life, feel more confident, are more creative, are physically healthier, and even have stronger immune systems.

Because happiness and a sense of well-being are so crucial to a satisfying life, psychologists have been studying these questions to find simple tricks that can increase happiness and well-being.

Using Positive Psychology and the Science of Happiness to its Full Potential

Everything in this course is rooted in tested life strategies. I'm not just making things up like a lot of self-help "gurus." You'll learn practical tips taken from rigorous research in psychological science, and you'll discover when those strategies will be most effective.

A few of the things we'll cover:

  • The surprising link between wealth and happiness.

  • The secret reason why materialism actually undermines well-being.

  • How a simple two-minute exercise can create lasting changes in your happiness.

  • How to pursue relationships that will give you the most fulfilling life possible.

  • How you can change your life by spending money on the right things (and stop spending it on the wrong things…which you almost definitely are).

  • ...and way more!


Course Overview

There’s a lot to learn about the science of happiness, but I’ve tried to condense it down to the essentials. Everything in this course is based on actual psychology research, published in peer-reviewed journals. There’s no fluff and no made-up junk science.

The course begins with an overview of what it means to be happy and why it’s worth seeking happiness. I’ll also dispel some myths about the importance of happiness and the role of money in life satisfaction.

Then we’ll go into the everyday tricks you can start using immediately. These are organized into broad themes that highlight the key determinants of happiness and well-being. Within each theme, though, is a collection of specific life hacks that come from real research in the science of happiness.

And You Can Trust Your Teacher!

I'm a trained social psychologist. Not only do I have more than 13,000 students on Udemy, but I also teach classes in social psychology at the university level. Moreover, I conduct my own psychological research in psychological science, so I know a thing or two about the thousands of studies that exist in this field and what the latest experiments reveal.

Don't miss out on the chance to dive straight into the secrets of a happier life that have until now remained locked in dense academic journals. So enroll now--you'll be glad you did.

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Instructor Details

Andrew Luttrell, Ph.D.

I'm a social psychologist and host of the Opinion Science podcast. My expertise is in the domain of attitudes and persuasion, but I have extensive experience with all corners of the social psychology world. The research in this field is so interesting that I can't help but want to share it! I look forward to the chance to share the world of social psychology with you.

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Reviews

4.5

19,609 ratings on Udemy

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By Jasper Regts on 7/9/2026

Expect to start the course with definition of what happiness is instead of starting with pros and cons.

By Joel Kurzman on 7/8/2026

Tips and techniques. He doesn't promise the world, but he shares meaningful perspective with tips and techniques. I think that's a realistic goal and outcome for a topic such as this. He does a really nice job.

By Dennis Gapusan on 6/9/2026

I would say that indeed true happiness comes from within naturally, personal contentment, peace of mind which never bother the past and future in me life. when you know your purposed in this world, it makes happier.

By Linda V. on 5/14/2026

Thank you! This was interesting and it was nice to know that my analysis paralysis has a kinder name of 'maximizer'. lol It is interesting how in some cases I can be very decisive and others require extensive research. Something to keep workin on.

By Sarah Patrick on 5/5/2026

This course was very helpful and easy to follow. I appreciated the simple explanations and the insight on how happiness can affect our every day and the little things we can do to change it for the better.

By Sarah Windisch on 4/1/2026

very good information and some good humor which is always fun and welcome! Enjoyed it very much and hope to understand more about my own happiness with the info learned here. Thanks

By Diana Garcia on 1/23/2026

Excellent course and AWSOME instructor. Really recommend this course for anyone seeking to learn about what happiness really is and how to achieve. The instructor, Andrew, dives deep into the fundamentals of happiness as well as addressed some myths.

By Denise Myers on 1/13/2026

GREAT points given. I learned a few things (Duchenne smile). For people who say they couldn't get their certificate: When you complete the course, you might need to reload the page. That worked for me. It's not the fault of the teacher, it's a Udemy issue. I got my certificate just fine.

By Nichole Moulton on 12/15/2025

Very interesting course. He not only provided suggestions and things to be aware to increase happiness, but also included a lot of really good information about research and studies that show why these ideas work.

By Monique Prince on 11/18/2025

This course taught me to be more intentional of what I think and do especially when it comes to my spending

By Shivangi Gupta on 11/15/2020

Yes

By Sudhir Karkannavar on 11/15/2020

Got to know over-happiness is also not good.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100