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on Economics of Happiness |
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Issue of 2026–02–16
three papers chosen by Viviana Di Giovinazzo, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca |
| By: | David G. Blanchflower; Alex Bryson |
| Abstract: | We examine how workers’ and non-workers’ wellbeing varies by age across 171 countries in eight international surveys. In 103 countries (60%) we find evidence that workers’ wellbeing rises with age and workers' illbeing falls with age. This relationship appears to have strengthened over time in some countries. Patterns are different among non-workers and are sensitive to survey mode. Where surveys are conducted using Computer-Assisted Web-based Interviews (CAWI) non-workers’ wellbeing is U-shaped, but this is less clear-cut when the data are collected with Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI). The change in the age profile of workers’ wellbeing may reflect changes in selection into (out of) employment by age, changes in job quality, or changes in young workers’ orientation to similar jobs over time. But changes in smartphone usage – often the focus of debate regarding declining young peoples’ wellbeing – are unlikely to be the main culprit unless there are sizeable differences in smartphone usage across young workers and non-workers, which appears unlikely. |
| JEL: | I31 J28 |
| Date: | 2026–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:34786 |
| By: | Tuan Norbalkish Tuan Abdullah (Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia Author-2-Name: Tuan Norbalkish Tuan Abdullah Author-2-Workplace-Name: Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia Author-3-Name: Chua Bee Seok Author-3-Workplace-Name: Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia Author-4-Name: Jasmine Adela Mutang Author-4-Workplace-Name: Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia Author-5-Name: Chai Ching Yi Author-5-Workplace-Name: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia Author-6-Name: Serena Sim Shing Yin Author-6-Workplace-Name: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia Author-7-Name: John Chung Zu An Author-7-Workplace-Name: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | " Objective - Cyberbullying among adolescents poses severe mental health risks, highlighting the need for innovative digital interventions. This study introduced CyberAware 1.0, a digital platform developed through a user-centered design approach to address cyberbullying and to provide comprehensive mental health support. Methodology/Technique - The platform integrates interactive quizzes, educational videos, informative posters, helpline resources, and a live chat feature to deliver real-time support and awareness. Findings - Preliminary pilot testing, which involved 247 adolescents from Sabah and Sarawak, revealed that 25.9% had experienced cyberbullying, with moderate levels of depression (26%), anxiety (19%), and stress (17%) reported. Novelty - CyberAware 1.0 demonstrated a promising potential as a digital innovation for promoting adolescent mental well-being and resilience against cyberbullying. Future research will focus on validating its effectiveness and expanding its implementation. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Web Development, Adolescents, Digital Interventions |
| JEL: | O32 O33 M15 |
| Date: | 2026–03–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr361 |
| By: | Marina Hesham (Cairo University); Ariane Dupont-Kieffer (University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne); Racha Ramadan (Cairo University) |
| Abstract: | Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most widespread form of violence against women globally, affecting roughly one in three women. Although its direct consequences for women’s health and well-being are well established, much less is known about how IPV affects the next generation. This study investigates the relationship between various forms of IPV and health outcomes among children under the age of five in Egypt, where mothers are the main caregivers. Drawing on nationally representative data from the 2014 Egyptian Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), we explore the effects of IPV on three key child health indicators: birth weight, morbidity, and nutritional status. To mitigate selection bias, we apply Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods. The results reveal that exposure to IPV during pregnancy leads to significantly lower birth weights. Moreover, children of mothers who experience IPV face higher risks of illness and worse nutritional outcomes, particularly an increased likelihood of wasting. |
| Date: | 2025–09–20 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:erg:wpaper:1795 |