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In-depth Study Across 152 Nations Reveals Societal Keys to Happiness. (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Joleee to c/longreads

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A groundbreaking study from The University of Hong Kong analyzed societal factors influencing happiness across 152 countries. Key findings indicate that beyond a certain economic threshold, wealth doesn't boost happiness; instead, generosity, strong social support, personal freedom, and support systems for aging populations play crucial roles in fostering well-being.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

"Key findings: 1.The Diminishing Role of Wealth: As nations become wealthier, the relationship between economic growth and life satisfaction dwindles. Simply put, after a certain point, more money doesn’t equate to more happiness. It's an echo of the age-old adage: money can't buy happiness.

2.The Power of Generosity: Generosity stands out as a potent ingredient for happiness, especially in wealthier countries. Once basic economic needs are covered, the act of giving seems to play a more vital role in elevating life satisfaction.

3.The Strength of Social Support: Across all economic backgrounds, having strong social networks and support consistently leads to higher happiness levels. We are, after all, social beings. Our ties to others play a pivotal role in our overall well-being. Freedom Equates to Happiness: People in societies with more personal freedom are happier.

4.The freedom to make choices, live authentically, and express oneself is invaluable for life satisfaction.

5.The Double-Edged Sword of Longer Life: While living longer is generally seen as a boon, the study indicates that longer life expectancies may come with heightened negative emotions, emphasizing the need for psychological support systems for older populations."

[–] Blackdoomax 1 points 1 year ago

What's the certain point of the number 1?

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