What kind of people are afraid to become happy?

Psychologists from Keimen University in South Korea have found that people with an unhappy childhood, perfectionists, loners, and those who believe in black magic and personal karma are afraid of happiness. The study was published in the journal Motivation and Emotion. Some people believe that experiencing happy emotions can lead to bad consequences, because of this they fear happiness and do not try to achieve it. Scientists decided to find out which people are most prone to this perception of happiness. The study involved 871 people from different countries. They all filled out an online questionnaire that included questions about the respondents' habits and attitudes towards happiness. “Fear of happiness was stronger among young people, singles, and perfectionists. It was also more common in people who believed in collective happiness, in black magic or karma, as well as in those who experienced an unhappy childhood, ”the scientists noted.