Results
Participants entered the study with some hesitation, unsure they would have much to talk
about. A quote illustrating this sentiment was, “To tell you the truth, I guess I didn’t expect
to be able to come up with things about happiness when you asked me” (Buckland, 2009).
However, the strength-based approach of AI made it possible. A definition of happiness,
with three overarching themes, emerged from the data collected. In addition to these themes,
unique challenges to experiencing happiness also became apparent.