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Saturday, 22 March 2025

LifeStyle Updates : Singapore slips in world happiness ranking, gets knocked off top spot in Asia


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Apple Intelligence : 


Singapore’s Happiness Ranking: Singapore dropped four places to 34th in the World Happiness Report 2024, its lowest ranking since 2012.


Factors Contributing to Happiness: The report considers social support, GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perception of corruption.


Top-Ranked Countries: Nordic countries, led by Finland for the eighth consecutive year, dominated the top spots.


Top Ranked Countries: Nordic countries dominated the top spots, with Finland in first place for the eighth consecutive year.


Southeast Asian Rankings: Thailand (49th), Philippines (57th), Malaysia (64th), and Indonesia (83rd) were among the Southeast Asian nations.


Factors Contributing to Happiness: Sharing meals, trusting others, and benevolent acts are linked to well-being, while family bonds and social support also play a role.


Global Youth Social Disconnection: 19% of youths globally reported lacking social support in 2023, a 39% increase from 2006.


Singapore’s Happiness Ranking: Singapore ranked low in perceived social support and freedom, impacting its overall happiness ranking.


Impact of Social Connections on Happiness: Strong social connections are crucial for happiness, especially for youths, as they influence mental well-being and reduce susceptibility to mental health issues.


Non-economic Factors for Improvement: Work-life balance and community support.


Kindness and Happiness Correlation: Pro-social behaviors like donating, volunteering, and helping others improve mental health, reduce anxiety, and increase life satisfaction.


Positive Impact of Pro-social Acts: Contributes to one’s own satisfaction and happiness.

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