FDepok, West Java, Aug. 12 -- As one gets older, hedonic or short-term happiness declines, and eudaimonic happiness -- gained through meaningful life experiences -- rises, research by a University of Indonesia student has shown.

The research, entitled Concept of Happiness According to Psychology Development Perspective of Indonesians , was conducted by a doctoral student of the university's Psychology Faculty, Eko Handayani.

"Happiness is subjective, hence it is important to understand an individual's concept of happiness before gauging their happiness level," Handayani said in Depok, West Java, on Tuesday.

For example, parents and children value happiness differently. Parents often consider their children to be much happier compared t...