Starting a new job is a big deal for young people. It's a time when they figure out who they are in the workplace. But what makes some people better at this than others? A recent study looked into this, focusing on young adults in Japan. The study tracked these young adults from their university da
Cancer is tough. It's a battle that changes lives in many ways. But did you know that having strong spiritual beliefs can make a big difference in how happy a person feels during this time? This is what a study wanted to find out. It looked at how spiritual needs affect life satisfaction in cancer p
Soldiers face tough situations every day. They deal with stress, danger, and trauma. These things can take a toll on their minds and emotions. It's crucial for the military to find ways to support their mental health. One way to do this is by boosting their psychological immunity. This means helpin
Teens who stay active might just be happier. That's what a bunch of studies suggest. But how much does moving around really affect their overall happiness? That's the big question. Researchers dug into lots of studies to find out. First, they looked at how physical activity and happiness are linked
A recent study has shaken up the usual rankings of countries based on happiness. This time, the focus was on how well people are truly living their lives. The Global Flourishing Study looked at various aspects of life, not just how satisfied people are with their lives. It's a broader view than the
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up everyone's lives, but it hit students especially hard. Suddenly, they were stuck at home, learning remotely, and feeling isolated. But what does this mean for their happiness? First, let's talk about the two groups of students: 238 from Palestine and 293 from Poland.
Life satisfaction isn't just about being happy overall, but also about how we feel in different parts of our lives. This study looked into how Germans feel about their work, family, environment, and money, and how these feelings change based on age, income, and whether they have a job. The researche
The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a popular tool to gauge happiness worldwide. However, doubts lurk about its consistency across different countries. A recent study dived into data from 65 nations, 40 languages, and various gender identities and age groups, collected between 2020 and 2022.
Imagine you're Australian, and the cost of your housing keeps rising. What happens to your health and happiness? Researchers looked into this, using a special method to compare locals' health and life satisfaction when housing prices go up. They found that high housing costs can make your body feel
Ever wondered how lifelong singles differ from those who have always been in relationships? A recent study used data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) to find out. The research looked at over 77, 000 people, mostly over 50 years old, from 27 countries. It turned out
