Persistent Pandemic Decline in National Happiness Underscores Critical Role of Social Connections in Policy and Personal Wellbeing

As the new year unfolds, marking another surge in COVID-19 cases across the nation, a discernible and concerning trend in public sentiment continues to solidify: a prolonged downturn in self-reported…

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 Dual Impact of AI Emotional Intelligence on Users: Are Social Chatbots Promoting Psychological Wellbeing or Deteriorating Social Wellbeing?

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence into the fabric of daily life has moved beyond utilitarian tasks, such as scheduling and data retrieval, into the complex realm of human…

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…