A Little Schaudenfreude May Feel Good, But Science Says It Also Makes You Less Happy and Satisfied With Your Own Life

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A Little Schaudenfreude May Feel Good, But Science Says It Also Makes You Less Happy and Satisfied With Your Own Life

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It’s natural to derive a little pleasure from another person’s misfortune (especially if you think they deserve it), but over the long term, schaudenfraude negatively impacts happiness and life satisfaction.

This story appeared on inc.com, 2025-09-12 08:55:00.