Wellbeing
Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it
Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it GDP contraction by 0.3% in Q1 2025 may not be as alarming as it seems, according to some economists and analysts who point out that it’s a relatively small decline. The GDP growth rate […]
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What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences
What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences Researchers conducted a global survey of over 200,000 people across 22 countries to understand patterns of human flourishing. The study found that younger adults are facing growing mental health challenges, financial insecurity, and […]
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As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools
As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools Most US adults support spanking, with 56% strongly agreeing that it’s sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking. 19 states in the US allow physical punishment in schools, and over 100,000 students […]
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How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night
How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can affect your ability to relax at home. The study offers important insights for employees with influence and their managers. “Power isn’t simply good or bad for the powerholder.” The researchers […]
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Job satisfaction is more important than employers may realize
Job satisfaction is more important than employers may realize New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention because employee happiness contains critical economic information. Susana Ferreira, professor of agricultural and applied economics in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, used an empirical model to relate […]
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