What is the “U-curve of happiness” when misery reaches its peak in middle age?
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On average, 47 years of age are the least happy and miserable in life, according to a large survey of 132 developed countries and 95 developing countries, a total of 132 countries. Was. More specifically, it is 47.2 years for developed countries and 48.2 years for developing countries. Even considering age, gender, presence of spouse, work situation, etc., it is said that there is a `` U curve '' in happiness felt in life, and surprisingly, this U curve is also confirmed by non-humans It has been.
Is Happiness U-shaped Everywhere? Age and Subjective Well-being in 132 Countries
https://www.nber.org/papers/w26641
Middle-age misery peaks at 47 years of age, study says | CTV News
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/middle-age-misery-peaks-at-47-years-of-age-study-says-1.4768198
According to researcher economist David Brunchflower, the study used 15 different measures of unhappiness, including pain, fear, despair, loneliness, and stress. As a result, in both developed and developing nations, even when gender, educational background, marital status, presence of children, and working conditions are considered, misery peaks at the age of 47. Has been confirmed. 'The curve of happiness is everywhere,' says Branchflower.
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Even more surprising, a 2012 study that examined `` happiness '' in 508 apes, including orangutans and chimpanzees, showed a similar U-curve where happiness recorded a minimum during middle age. That was done.
'These results suggest that the well-being curve is not unique to humans, but could be explained in terms of humanity and society. It may have originated in nature, 'said Branchflower.
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On the other hand, researchers have acknowledged that certain pressures, such as children leaving home and hitting career barriers, can certainly affect middle-age happiness. He said he had ambitions at the age of 25, struggled with it at the age of 35, and needed to find something else when he felt the limits at the age of 45.
And it's also important to say that after peaking, life gets better.
'Understand that when you are in a middle-aged crisis, many people are the same, and you should not be alone, eat with neighbors, spend time with your family, talk, Accept, and in the end the situation should be better, 'said Branchflower.
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