The Nielsen Company recently released results of a survey on happiness during the recession. It turns out women are happier. I want you to read the following summary and then e-mail me your thoughts.
As the world grapples with a global recession and financial markets remain volatile, many people are reminding themselves that money can’t buy happiness. Men however, beg to differ.
Results of a global happiness survey from The Nielsen Company reveal that men are happier with money, while women are happier with friendships and relationships with their children, co-workers and bosses.
“Because they are happier with non-economic factors, women are more recession-proof, which might explain why women around the world are happier in general than men are,” said Bruce Paul, VP Consumer Research, US, The Nielsen Company.
According to the survey, the three main drivers of happiness globally are: personal financial wellbeing, mental health, and career satisfaction. A happy relationship with one’s spouse or partner is an important fourth factor.
Take Care,
Danita