为什么我们比10年前更痛苦了？

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the findings of the "2025 World Emotional Health Report," highlighting the increasing emotional struggles faced by individuals compared to a decade ago, including issues of loneliness and the impact of meritocracy on societal perceptions [4][15]. Group 1: Emotional Health Trends - Overall, negative emotions remain high globally, with worry (39%) and stress (37%) being the most prevalent, followed by physical pain (32%), sadness (26%), and anger (22%) [17]. - Although worry levels have decreased by 1% compared to the pandemic peak, they are still 5% higher than in 2014 and nearly 10% higher than in 2006 [18]. - Positive emotions have remained stable, with 73% of respondents reporting feelings of joy or laughter and 72% feeling well-rested, showing little change over the past decade [22]. Group 2: Gender and Age Differences - Both men and women are experiencing negative emotions more than ever, with women reporting higher levels of anger, sadness, anxiety, and stress, particularly during the pandemic [19]. - Young adults (ages 15-49) are more likely to feel daily anger, a trend that worsened during the pandemic and has not improved significantly [23]. - Older adults (50+) report higher levels of sadness and worry, while younger individuals have seen a slight decrease in these feelings [23]. Group 3: The Role of Peace in Emotional Health - There is a significant connection between peace, health, and emotional well-being, with negative emotions exacerbated in regions experiencing conflict or instability [24]. - Countries with ongoing conflicts report the highest levels of anger and worry, with 70% of individuals in Sierra Leone experiencing physical pain [25]. - The World Health Organization recognizes peace as a determinant of health, indicating that the absence of peace can increase stress and negatively impact health outcomes [26].