According to a global survey, which is the happiest country in the world for people under 30?

AdminApril 17, 2024

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The 2024 edition of the World Happiness Report focuses on this topic at different stages of life, with a particular focus on the well-being of young people (illustrative image Infobae)

Every year, for world happiness dayCelebrated on 20th March, the world report of the happiest countries in the world is published on this day. For the seventh consecutive year, finland Got first place overall. But got first place among those under 30 years of age lithuaniaborder of a former Soviet bloc nation Poland, Latvia and Belarus, And whose capital is it? vilnius,

The 2024 edition of the report, conducted by a coalition between Gallup pollsters, the University of Oxford and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, focuses on people’s happiness Focusing on different stages of life youth welfare,

Regarding the countries of Latin America, none were in first place in the ranking. However, Argentina dropped from 52nd to 48th in 2023. According to the report, the happiest population in our country is under 30 years of age and ranks 34th in that age group.

Lithuania’s economy has seen significant improvements, resulting in educational opportunities and a promising future for youth, contributing to their happiness – (Illustration Image Infobae)

Why is Lithuania the “champion” of happiness among youth? In the report they give a key: “People are happier living in countries that Equality There is more happiness,” he said.

He said, “Lithuania gained its independence quite a long time ago, in 1990. This means that young people under the age of 30 have spent their entire lives in independent Lithuania, while other age groups have lived in the harsh reality of the Soviet Union. has experienced.” Antanas CarysConversation with Associate Professor of the Department of General Psychology at Vilnius University Huffington Post.

He added: “Lithuania has experienced a really strong transformation in its economy and society, and I think the main factor in this happiness is that it is a Strong, secure and modern democracy,

And these factors actually influence happiness, because democratic lifestyles and certainties about the economy are the basis of well-being and increase productivity and success in life.

The ability to live and value the present life without postponing positive experiences is another characteristic that contributes to young people’s happiness (illustrative image Infobae)

doctor gabriela gonzalez alemánNeuroscientist, director of the Department of Psychology at the Argentine Catholic University (UCA) and founder of BrainPoints (MN 33343), explained infobae In a recent note: “According to science, we find happiness in ourselves LinkIn family life, friends, affection or a Objective Real. It was time for the scientific community to wonder about the relationships between happiness and money Taking the opposite approach: Can being happy help us earn more? It’s not entirely clear, but this is what we know Being happy increases our productivity,

And he added: “Happy people are more Success In different areas of your life. People who feel happy have a better life as a couple, have more friends, have better health and are more productive at work. The relationship between being happy and producing is always symmetric,

In another study, happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks teamed up with Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation to survey more than 2,000 members of Generation Z, ages 12 to 26, to find out what made them happy. Did. According to the survey, 73% of participants considered themselves very happy or somewhat happy.

One of the most important findings from a recent survey is that what impacts Gen Z’s happiness the most is “their emotions.” objectives at work or school,

Lithuania’s biggest advantage is education, which offers the possibility of accessing new skills and different careers – (illustrative image infobay)

According to the survey, these were the four main factors influencing Generation Z’s happiness:

purpose and meaning
Basic needs and security.
Negative emotions and social pressure.
positive social relationships

Basic needs such as sleep and relaxation were highlighted as having a major impact on the perception of whether Z are happy or not. Researchers said that they feel less positive than others, hence the need for healthy use of social media.

Young people in Lithuania have more opportunities, which gives them a greater sense of happiness and hope for the future (illustrative image Infobae)

According to experts, the aspects of the country that help increase the happiness of youth are:

There is a sense of opportunity among people. According to Carys, Lithuania’s economic growth not only means that young people have more money in general, but they also have opportunities for the future. “This means they can study, travel, choose leisure activities and, in fact, if you look at Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, you see young people everywhere,” the expert said. And they do what they love.”

Another important advantage is Education, which allows Lithuanians to learn new skills and access different careers. “We have a really high level of people with college degrees,” Carys said.

In Lithuania, family time and social relationships are a priority, which is the key to young people’s well-being and happiness (illustrative image Infobae)

In Arthur C. Brooks’ happiness course at Harvard University, he recommends treating one’s happiness as an investment portfolio and investing in four areas; One of those areas is meaningful work. Experts encourage people to Prioritize work that makes them feel fulfilledEven if it isn’t the highest paying position.

They give priority to spending time with family and loved ones. Family ties are very strong in Lithuania. In fact, many young people live with their parents and if they work or go to school in another part of the country, the country is small enough that they can easily visit their hometown, he said. Junona Almonaitín To Huffington PostAssociate Professor at the Department of Health Psychology at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.

It is widely proven that social relations They are the key to happiness. Physical contact and social interaction induce release oxytocin and promoting a sense of well-being and connectedness.

Dr. Gonzalez Alemán expressed that Smile There is also a key to happiness: “Release.” endorphin And dopaminetwo neurotransmitters that are related to Pleasure and with the spirit of welfare”, “These hormones are excellent Antidote for the poison of Negative thoughts and complaints. Once we have activated its release we begin to generate a virtuous circle which gradually leads us to a more positive mindset“, Complete.

Smiling releases endorphins and dopamine, two neurotransmitters that are related to feelings of happiness and well-being – (Illustration Image Infobae)

The report also highlights Solidarity As a key component to happiness: “Last year we updated the surprising finding in the World Happiness Report 2022 three charitable works Surveyed in Gallup World Poll (charity, volunteering and especially Help to strangers) saw significantly larger increases relative to their pre-pandemic values.

They live in the present. “There are also sociological studies that show that many people in Lithuania feel stressed by the war because they fear a possible invasion,” Almonaitiene said. “But what they usually do is try to live their lives right now… Don’t delay good things for the futureThe expert explained.

“It is not that young Lithuanians are doing anything fundamentally different from other youth around the world, but that DevelopmentThe independence And this odds It’s what exists within the country that gives them the opportunity to feel good,” Carys concluded.