为什么昂撒世界“愤青”多？

Core Insights - The traditional U-shaped happiness curve, where happiness is high in youth, dips in middle age, and rises again in old age, is no longer valid. Recent studies indicate that happiness now increases with age, with younger individuals experiencing the lowest levels of happiness and older individuals the highest [3][4][5] Group 1: Happiness Trends - A recent survey commissioned by the United Nations and conducted by the US National Bureau of Economic Research shows a significant decline in life satisfaction and happiness among young people in the Anglosphere countries over the past decade [3][4] - The 2025 World Happiness Report highlights a notable deterioration in the mental health of young people in the Anglosphere, contrasting with more stable levels of stress and anger reported by young people in other Western countries [5][4] Group 2: Housing Issues - The rising housing prices in Anglosphere countries are a major factor contributing to the unhappiness of young people. Over the past 30 years, real estate prices have surged significantly, with the US seeing an 85% increase and other Anglosphere countries experiencing over 200% increases [8][11] - The homeownership rate among individuals aged 25 to 34 in Anglosphere countries has dropped by 20 to 50 percentage points since 1995, leading to a sense of failure and anxiety among young people who equate homeownership with success [8][11] Group 3: Cultural Expectations - In Anglosphere countries, homeownership is deeply ingrained as a cultural milestone for success, which exacerbates feelings of inadequacy among young people when they cannot achieve this goal due to high housing costs [11][13] - In contrast, many European countries have a more accepting view of renting, which alleviates the psychological burden on young people who cannot afford to buy homes [12][13] Group 4: Social and Welfare Factors - The increase in loneliness and the rise of single-parent households in Anglosphere countries contribute to lower happiness levels among young people. Reports indicate that a significant proportion of children are growing up outside of traditional family structures [14][15] - The welfare systems in Anglosphere countries are less generous compared to those in continental Europe, which affects young people's financial security during economic hardships. The lower unemployment benefits in Anglosphere countries lead to greater reliance on family support [16][17][19]