Money and happiness.  Latest reports from scientists

Research conducted by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona They refute a popular thesisStating that Money buys happiness. The results indicate that residents of isolated communities are paying attention same Average life satisfaction scores among residents of rich countries.

Money as a determinant of happiness? A popular thesis has been debunked

The researchers interviewed 2,966 people from 19 indigenous and local communities around the world. According to information received from the studyThe natives show the same level of happinessLike the average citizen in high-income Western countries.

“Many residents have very low cash income Very high average level of life satisfactionThe results are similar to those in rich countries, said Eric Galbraith, lead author of the study published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

The scientist added that he hopes the results of the study will help people drive A more fulfilling lifewhile dealing with the sustainability crisis.

The indigenous people are as happy as the people of rich countries

According to the data collected, residents of 19 isolated communities reported an average life satisfaction score of 6.8 out of 10. This is almost the same score of 6.7 for the year All OECD countries (OECD).

The author of the study indicated that four of the communities included in the study obtained an average degree of happiness At a level higher than 8. This is higher than the average happiness score in FinlandThe average was 7.9.

These four communities are Cola Atacamina in Argentina (8.0); Baie Taviterra/Guarani in Paraguay (8.2); ripirihos in Brazil (8.4) and farmers from the western highlands of Guatemala (8.6).

The report stated that the results were “good news For sustainable development and human happiness because it provides strong evidence of resource-intensive economic growth It is not necessary to achieve a high level of subjective well-being“.

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