Hedonic and Eudaimonic Happiness in Academic Productivity: A Conceptual and Bibliometric Review

This preprint examines the relationship between academic productivity and happiness by distinguishing between hedonic and eudaimonic approaches to well-being. Drawing on literature from psychology, philosophy, management, and education, and supported by a focused bibliometric review, the paper explores whether these two dimensions of happiness operate as substitutes, complements, or hierarchical drivers of scholarly output. The findings suggest that hedonic well-being primarily supports short-term motivation and creativity, whereas eudaimonic well-being sustains long-term perseverance, resilience, and research quality. Integrating both dimensions appears crucial for fostering sustainable academic productivity in academic environments. This is a preprint and has not undergone peer review.