The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. Research Findings A team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants' behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods. Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness . This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups.
Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods .
Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction. Flowers make intimate connections . The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends. Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being. The study also explored where in their homes people display flowers.