The Decline in National Happiness: Expert Consensus Points to Social Connections as a Crucial Antidote Amidst Persistent Pandemic Woes

As the new year ushers in another peak in COVID-19 cases across the nation, a discernible and prolonged dip in collective morale has become increasingly evident, reflecting a society grappling…

Japanese Longevity Study Links Subjective Happiness to Significant Reduction in Mortality Risk

A comprehensive longitudinal study conducted by researchers at Aomori University of Health and Welfare has revealed that subjective happiness is a critical predictor of longevity among Japanese adults, even when…

Global Wellbeing and the Digital Divide: A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 World Happiness Report

The release of the 2026 World Happiness Report marks a significant milestone in the global effort to quantify and understand the parameters of human contentment. Published on Thursday, March 19,…

The World Happiness Report Identifies Heavy Social Media Use as a Key Driver of Declining Youth Wellbeing in Western Nations

A significant and concerning trend of declining wellbeing among young people in Western countries has been identified, with the latest World Happiness Report pointing to heavy social media use as…