#western-countries

#western-countries

Heavy social media use partly explains a worrying decline in the wellbeing of young people in the West, the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report said on Wednesday. In total, 15 Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, saw significant declines in youth wellbeing over the past two decades, according to the report.

In the West, where fertility rates are collapsing, people are increasingly opting for dog ownership over children, viewing pets as less burdensome and more fulfilling.