Declining Happiness Among Younger People in the United States and Western European Countries
The World Happiness Report discusses the declining happiness among younger people in the United States and some western European countries, leading to a drop in their global wellbeing index ranking. Factors like social issues, social media, and economic inequality are cited as contributors to this trend.
Key Points
- Younger people in the United States and some western European countries are experiencing a decline in happiness levels
- Social issues, social media, and economic inequality are contributing factors to this decline
- Countries with improvements in wellbeing include former communist countries in central and eastern Europe
Pros
- Insights into global happiness trends
- Highlighting the impact of social issues on happiness levels
Cons
- Challenges faced by younger generations in achieving happiness
- Drop in the United States' ranking in the World Happiness Report