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The latest World Happiness Report delivers some unhappy news to Americans -- and the rest of the world.
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Last year, negative emotions fell for the first time since 2014, with experiences of stress, sadness, anger, worry and physical pain each taking a downturn.
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Afghan women's satisfaction with the freedom they have to choose what they do with their lives dropped to an unprecedented low of 11% in 2023.
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Globally, 58% of adults said they enjoyed cooking in the past week, though nearly twice as many women as men say this, according to a new study by the Ajinomoto Group and Gallup.
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Investing in women is a catalyst for global prosperity. But for it to pay off, women need equal opportunities to learn, earn and lead.
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Gallup's latest annual update on how the world feels shows its emotional state stopped getting worse in 2022, but it may be too soon for leaders, organizations and businesses to relax.
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Gallup's latest report shows that most people worldwide feel secure and have confidence in their local police. Download the latest report to learn more.
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Get data and insights on people's negative and positive daily experiences that can help leaders understand how to increase emotional health in society.
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As humanity has made material progress, mental health has declined. The workplace can contribute to poor mental health -- but it may also solve it.
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Ahead of the general election in the U.K. next week, Gallup data paint a mixed picture of economic perceptions in the U.K. compared with other major economies.
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Nearly half of people worldwide view their area as a good place for gay or lesbian people to live. Perceptions of acceptance have increased in 11 countries and decreased in 12.
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Data from the 2024 World Risk Poll Resilience Report show that most people who experience disasters are warned beforehand, but there is a long way to go to achieve the U.N.'s goal of "Early Warnings for All."
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Ahead of parliamentary elections, Gallup offers a look inside the mindset of the European Union electorate, including what it thinks of its leadership.
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Leading up to the vote in Mexico, perceptions of the economy, leadership, institutions and the honesty of elections are buoyant.
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A majority of German workers who saw wrongdoing at work in the past 12 months kept silent. See what managers can do to foster a culture of ethics.
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Gallup surveys show South Africans are disenchanted with their current leadership and a plethora of other issues as they head to the polls next week.
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As India votes in the world's biggest-ever democratic election, Gallup data show that economic optimism and confidence in the government, institutions and infrastructure remain high.
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Russia continues to have an image problem two years after its invasion of Ukraine, including among some of its formerly biggest fans.
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A new Gallup analysis explores how the world sees the leadership of the U.S. and China, and the advantages that each has around the globe.
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Close to half of the workforce is seeking or open to new job opportunities. German employers must engage more of their employees or risk losing them.