Does money make you happy? Are you a saver or spender…and why? Is money the most important factor in our work motivation This lively and informative book addresses these issues and more, delving into questions that get to the heart of how we think about money and how it affects different aspects of our lives. It looks at money in relation to happiness, relationships and our work lives, as well as the psychology behind gambling and addictions. Written in an approachable style by an expert author who has researched psychology and money for over 30 years, the book helps us understand our relationship with money and also includes practical strategies for how we can manage our money better.
Does money make you happy? Are you a saver or spender…and why? Is money the most important factor in our work motivation? This lively and informative book addresses these issues and more, delving into questions that get to the heart of how we think about money and how it affects different aspects of our lives.
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Money and Happiness
Chapter 3: Thinking About Money
Chapter 4: Money Madness: Money and Mental Health
Chapter 5: Money and the Family
Chapter 6: Money at work
References
Adrian Furnham is an academic, consultant on organisational behaviour, writer and broadcaster. He has authored 100 books relating to psychology that have been translated into 40 languages. Adrian is particularly adept at communicating complex psychological and business concepts to a wide audience, and has written numerous popular articles for newspapers and magazines.
