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Which countries are happiest and why? With Lara Aknin, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

CHAPTER

Exploring Happiness and Well-being Across Age Groups and Countries

This chapter dives into the World Happiness Report's analysis of happiness across age groups, discussing reasons for focusing on young individuals and how happiness as a young adult can predict future success. It delves into gender and wealth disparities in happiness globally, highlighting similarities between men and women's happiness levels in wealthier nations. The chapter also examines the impact of financial security on happiness, contrasting happiness levels between developed and less developed countries and explaining how GDP per capita influences global variations in life satisfaction.

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