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Well-being and life satisfaction are essential components of mental health that influence how individuals perceive their lives and experiences. Recent research has explored various factors that ...

For many, parenthood is considered a key component of a fulfilling life. However, with an increasing number of adults ...

While experiences with loneliness don’t differ much by gender, men seem to turn to their networks less often for connection and emotional support. Many juggle cultural expectations and gender roles ...

Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates.

A new peer-reviewed study of nearly 50,000 participants finds that people generally wake up feeling their happiest, and are ...

Data on almost 57,000 people from 65 countries suggests that the Satisfaction With Life Scale generally holds up well when applied across diverse groups of people. Data on almost 57,000 people ...

More information: Life satisfaction around the world: Measurement invariance of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groups, PLOS One ...

University of Chicago psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi has spent his career studying happiness, meaning and what truly ...

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Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular intimate connection ...