Recent research reveals that the historical U-shaped happiness curve is flattening as young adults (18-29) report lower levels of happiness, mental and physical health, and flourishing. A study derived from data from over 200,000 surveys across more than 20 countries found a significant discrepancy in well-being between younger and older adults, particularly in the United States. These findings, published in Nature Mental Health, prompt concerns about whether enough is being done to support the well-being of youth in today's society.
The study participants had relatively low measures of flourishing on average until age 50, indicating significant struggles among young adults in various facets of life.
This pattern has shown up yet again in a new study, one of a collection of papers published on Wednesday in the journal Nature Mental Health.
The data collected by Gallup primarily in 2023 was derived from self-reported surveys of more than 200,000 people in over 20 countries.
The findings raise an important question: Are we sufficiently investing in the well-being of youth?
Collection
[
|
...
]