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Happiness

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Gen Z’s marital shift

As Gen Z trades traditional wedding bells for financial stability and personal fulfillment, religious affairs offices have discovered that it takes more than TikTok trends and free durians to fix a national marriage slump.

Academia 8 months ago

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From home to nation: Family foundational in Indonesia’s future

While population growth brings development potential, it also raises pressing questions about infrastructure, education, employment and resource equity.

Academia 10 months ago

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Earth faces a 'polycrisis': One Buddha is not enough

The multiple crises on multiple fronts we face today requires more than just prayer: All people across the globe need to come together in a well-being economy, where human and ecological well-being are at the heart of development.

Academia 11 months ago

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Lebaran and the human right to pursue happiness

The spirit of unity and forgiveness at the heart of Lebaran offers an opportunity for the Indonesian government and citizens to mend their ties toward better mutual understanding in our shared pursuit of happiness.

Americas 11 months ago

US falls to lowest happiness ranking in new survey

Finland ranked as the world's happiest country for the eighth straight year in the World Happiness Report, with locals and experts thanking its grand lakes and strong welfare system for boosting its mood.

Society 1 year ago

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Indonesia among the unhappiest countries in Southeast Asia: study

In the World Happiness Report, Finland remained the world's happiest country for a seventh straight year, while Indonesia improved its position from number 84 of 109 countries surveyed in 2023. This year, 143 countries appear on the list.

Academia 3 years ago

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Performing the haj should not endanger one’s livelihood

In principle, the haj pilgrimage should never cause suffering or difficulty.

Science & Tech 5 years ago

New Amazon health wristband gauges happiness

Amazon on Thursday unveiled a wristband that goes beyond simply tracking activity to gauging how happy a person is by the sound of their voice.

Opinion 5 years ago

How do we stay healthy and happy? By maintaining our relationships

While epidemiologically sound, protective gear and distancing measures are denying people a key tool in maintaining interpersonal relationships: the human touch.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Marriage and money help but don't lead to long-lasting happiness

We all know big life events like marriage, parenthood, job loss and the death of loved one can affect our well-being. But by how much and for how long?

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