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    Fuck
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    I've read (can't remember where) that cultural mores dictate a lot of the happiness-by-country research, like in Japan (iirc) it's considered braggy to say you're happy whereas in Nordic countries...

    I've read (can't remember where) that cultural mores dictate a lot of the happiness-by-country research, like in Japan (iirc) it's considered braggy to say you're happy whereas in Nordic countries it's considered awkward not to say everything is fine.

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    1. [2]
      RapidEyeMovement
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      I would assume that the researchers have tried to control for those cultural differences

      I would assume that the researchers have tried to control for those cultural differences

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      1. Fuck
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        Possible. I hope so!

        Possible. I hope so!

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  2. smoontjes
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    A few of the past 10 or so years, Denmark has been in the #1 spot for being the happiest country in the world. We are also, however, the country with one of the heaviest usages of antidepressants...

    A few of the past 10 or so years, Denmark has been in the #1 spot for being the happiest country in the world. We are also, however, the country with one of the heaviest usages of antidepressants in the world. Maybe it's proof of a good healthcare system that so many people are on it, or maybe there really is a big mask on everyone's face.

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    nacho
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    How is youth happiness in other countries? I'd expect this to be a trend in most of the western world, not to be a Nordic issue. Coming of age is a tough period with lots of uncertainty and pressure.

    How is youth happiness in other countries?

    I'd expect this to be a trend in most of the western world, not to be a Nordic issue.

    Coming of age is a tough period with lots of uncertainty and pressure.

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    1. starryHeavensAboveMe
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      In my country, we don't have time and money to be unhappy.

      In my country, we don't have time and money to be unhappy.

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