UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age

Summary

A UN-commissioned study finds that youth happiness has declined sharply over the past decade in English-speaking countries.

Traditionally, happiness followed a U-shape, with youth being a peak period, but it now increases with age instead.

Researchers link this shift to social media, cyberbullying, and reduced social interaction.

The mental health crisis may have significant consequences that affect education, workforce participation, and productivity. The UN is investigating whether this trend is a global phenomenon.

  • Narri N.@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Thank you, you are a beautiful person by what I can tell. And yes, these are skills that I have had to learn the hard way, and I have worked hard to learn them. I am also working part-time as a bartender nowadays, which is something I thought to be completely impossible for me - in addition to having a stable relationship and cutting off toxic people and relationships - not more than 5 years ago. So things are and have been looking up for a while now. And no I don’t mind you saying at all, and in fact if you ever have anything that you think I might be able to help you with, please don’t hesitate reaching out.

    • YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Thank you so much. Same to you, I’m here for support or whatever helpful resources I am able to offer.

      which is something I thought to be completely impossible for me - in addition to having a stable relationship and cutting off toxic people and relationships - not more than 5 years ago.

      I relate to this a lot BTW. I am currently digging myself out of the hole I was born in and proceeded to dig even deeper for many years, and the progress I’m making is finally more measurable, visible, and helpful to others, in a way that feels very validating and confirms to me that while I may make mistakes and even cause harm at times, I am on the right path and I am doing what I’ve always wanted to by being there for others (and myself) and minimizing harm while maximizing benefit in my interactions with anyone and also with anything else that I exert influence on in any way, such as systems or processes that affect others or communities, IRL or digital (like this one). I am doing things that felt truly impossible or even incomprehensible in the past, including living to my current age. Keep up the self improvement work, it’s working!! Your hard work is paying off and I appreciate you.