The study polled 97,220 people. That's a lot of questionnaires to fill out just to learn that community matters.
A study across 66 countries identified 5 things the happiest communities have in common
A study across 66 countries and 97,220 people found that happier societies share five drivers: individual emancipation, Enlightenment values, meeting basic needs, effective institutions, and community connectedness. Lead author Ewa Palikot says well-being isn't just personal—it's social. The findings suggest investing in community is a pathway to happiness.
Source: A study across 66 countries identified 5 things the happiest communities have in common — Upworthy
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