Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report released on March 20. The Nordic countries, including Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway, also continue to rank in the top 10. This suggests that there may be more to a country’s success than just economic factors. However, it’s important to recognize that the definition of happiness can vary across different cultures, influencing how people respond to happiness surveys. Macropsychologist Kuba Krys from the Polish Academy of Sciences warns against making broad claims based on these comparisons, as the concept of happiness may be biased towards Western societies.
2024-03-19 19:01:00
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