The document discusses factors that contribute to happiness and unhappiness at both the individual and national level. At the individual level, loneliness, conflict in relationships, and feeling unable to count on others are linked to unhappiness and health issues. In contrast, having strong social connections, warm relationships, and being able to rely on others in times of need are associated with happiness and better cognitive functioning. At the national level, issues like poverty, inequality, crime, and unemployment correlate with unhappiness, while economic development, cultural preservation, good governance, and equitable social policies are factors in national well-being.
The document discusses factors that contribute to happiness and unhappiness at both the individual and national level. At the individual level, loneliness, conflict in relationships, and feeling unable to count on others are linked to unhappiness and health issues. In contrast, having strong social connections, warm relationships, and being able to rely on others in times of need are associated with happiness and better cognitive functioning. At the national level, issues like poverty, inequality, crime, and unemployment correlate with unhappiness, while economic development, cultural preservation, good governance, and equitable social policies are factors in national well-being.
The document discusses factors that contribute to happiness and unhappiness at both the individual and national level. At the individual level, loneliness, conflict in relationships, and feeling unable to count on others are linked to unhappiness and health issues. In contrast, having strong social connections, warm relationships, and being able to rely on others in times of need are associated with happiness and better cognitive functioning. At the national level, issues like poverty, inequality, crime, and unemployment correlate with unhappiness, while economic development, cultural preservation, good governance, and equitable social policies are factors in national well-being.
a. In the scope of nation - gang violence and poverty - social crisis - The divide between rich and poor - unemployment and violent crime rates
b. In the scope of individual
- the experience of loneliness turns out to be toxic -living in the midst of conflict is really bad for our health - the people in relationships where they feel they really can't count on the other one, those are the people who experience earlier memory decline 2. Factor that make you happy a. In the scope of nation - obtaining and.enjoying.material development. -Equitable and Sustainable socio-economic.development -Preservation and promotion of the cultural and. spiritual heritage -Conservation of environment -Good governance - developmental..policies into the remote corners of the.kingdom and to meet..the development needs of even its.most isolated villagers economic and material wealth. - life expectancy, social support, freedom to make life choices and levels of government corruption b. In the scope of individual - the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. - hadn't worked so hard. - the courage to express my feelings -stayed in touch with my friends - let myself be happier - more socially connected to family, to friends, to community, are happier - living in the midst of good, warm relationships is protective. - people who are in relationships where they really feel they can count on the other person in times of need, those people's memories stay sharper longer