How is Gross National Happiness measured?

First of all, it is necessary to understand that the measure of happiness varies from time to time, from place to place, and from person to person, and there is no unified standard.

This concept was first proposed by the state of Bhutan in the 70s of the 20th century, known as the "Gross National Happiness" (GNH). Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNH) indicator consists of four components: good governance, economic growth, cultural development and environmental protection. He argues that "policies should focus on happiness and should aim at achieving it" and that "the fundamental question of life is how to maintain a balance between material life, including the benefits of science and technology, and spiritual life".

With the process of "modernization" of human beings, the development of the country and the development of man himself have encountered difficulties, and man has been alienated into material slaves, and many people have begun to think about the meaning of human development. As a result, the happiness index has been taken seriously, and countries have begun to pay attention to this topic. China's emphasis on this topic is a reflection on the way we have developed before.

The Chinese People's Happiness Index ranks 20th in the world. The report was conducted in 143 countries and territories around the world"Happy Planet Index"The ranking is calculated based on the life expectancy and satisfaction of citizens everywhere, but also takes into account the amount of resources consumed per capita in each region. The higher the pollution to the environment, the lower the ranking, so the top ranking is almost always small and medium-sized countries.

Happiness is a psychological experience, which is not only a factual judgment of the objective conditions and state of life, but also a value judgment of the subjective meaning and satisfaction of life. It is manifested as a positive psychological experience based on life satisfaction. The happiness index is a subjective indicator value that measures the specificity of this feeling.

The concept of the "Happiness Index" originated more than 30 years ago and was first proposed and put into practice by the King of Bhutan. For more than 20 years, Bhutan, a small South Asian country with a per capita GDP of just over $700, has generally lived a happier life. The "Bhutanese model" has attracted the world's attention.

Studies have shown that the main factors affecting national happiness include material wealth, social comparison, temporal comparison, impulse change and memory. In addition, the comprehensive score of the National Happiness Index has been increasing year by year with the total GDP difference and per capita GDP growth, which proves that the stable and rapid development of China's economy is a solid foundation for the people to pursue a happy life.

China ranks first in the happiness index.

But we can't simply equate economic development with happiness. Economic development only provides material conditions and possibilities, not decisive factors. What really determines whether we feel happy or not is our inner attitude and values.

At the same time, China's happiness index ranks first and is inseparable from the efforts of the country.

** Efforts have been made to improve the happiness of the people. For example, we should persist in taking economic construction as the center to meet the material needs of the people; promote the construction of democratic politics and let the people live with more dignity; Build a spiritual home and promote the all-round development of people; Expedited"Five have"social construction, focusing on improving people's livelihood; Build a beautiful China and create a good living environment.

In addition, to improve the quality of life and enhance the happiness of the people, it is also necessary to strive for maximum economic and social development at the minimum cost of resources and environment. Protect natural resources and ecological environment with minimum social and economic costs, and meet people's ecological and environmental needs.

Recently, the survey report of the South Korean polling agency Ipsos Group's "2023 Global Happiness" was released, which included citizens of 32 countries, but embarrassingly, South Korea ranked second to last with 57% of the happiness index, and another 43% of people think that they are "not very happy" or "not happy at all".

According to the Global Happiness 2023 report, the country with the highest happiness index is China, with a happiness index of 91%, followed by Saudi Arabia (86%), the Netherlands (85%), India (84%) and Brazil (83%), and the United States and Japan are ranked 14th (76%) and 29th (60%), respectively.

Of course, the report is not absolutely rigorous, but it can still reflect the mentality of the Chinese public from a certain perspective. But the South Korean investigative agency really has no reason to belittle itself and curry favor with China. Of course, this survey also stirred up a thousand waves with one stone, especially many netizens who saw this result said that they were not happy, and the mortgage, car loan and life pressure made them breathless.

In fact, happiness is a psychological experience, which is not only a factual judgment of the objective conditions and state of life, but also a value judgment of the subjective meaning and satisfaction of life. The happiness index is high, not only because there is a lot of money, but also because the factors related to the national happiness index are: GDP index, social health index, social welfare index, social civilization index, ecological environment index, etc.

Compared with the South Korean research agency, the "World Happiness Report 2022" released by the United Nations is more in line with public expectations.

Among the 146 countries and regions participating in the survey, China's happiness index is scored, ranking 72nd, generally in the middle position, in fact, this ranking, has been on the rise over the years, from 93 in 2013 to 72 in 2022, and 84 last year, it seems that it is still rising quite fast. However, compared to our comprehensive national strength, this ranking is somewhat unsatisfactory.

<> recent years, our country's happiness index has once again hit a record high, which is undoubtedly exciting news. In this era of globalization, where every country is constantly striving to improve its happiness, the fact that our country is at the top of the list is proof that our country is moving in the right direction.

The happiness index is an important indicator to measure the quality of life and social development level of a country's residents, which involves many fields such as economy, education, health, and culture. In our country, we have been committed to improving people's living standards, which is one of the main reasons why our country's happiness index continues to rise.

First of all, the economic strength of our country is widely recognized on a global scale. With the advancement of reform and opening up, China has gradually transformed from an agricultural country to a modern industrial country, and its economic strength has been continuously enhanced. As the world's second largest economy, China has become an important partner in exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world, and has also provided more employment opportunities and better incomes for domestic residents**.

Second, China's social security system is becoming more and more perfect. In the past few decades of development, China has been committed to establishing a comprehensive social security system, including pension insurance, medical insurance, rough travel unemployment insurance and other aspects. These measures have provided better protection for residents, solved the worries of many people, and promoted social stability and harmonious development.

In addition, the inheritance and promotion of our culture has also contributed to the improvement of the happiness index. China has a long history and a profound traditional cultural heritage, and these cultural elements can not only bring honor to the country, but also enhance the pride and sense of belonging of residents. At the same time, it is also actively promoting the development of the cultural industry, providing residents with more cultural and entertainment options, and enriching people's spiritual life.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that our country** has done an excellent job in responding to global changes and challenges. Whether it is in response to the epidemic or environmental issues, China has taken effective measures and actions to provide residents with a safer and healthier living environment. These measures not only improve the quality of life of the population, but also set a good example for other countries.

To sum up, the continuous rise of China's happiness index is the result of a combination of factors. **Tremendous efforts have been made in many aspects such as economy, society, culture, and environment, and the living standards and satisfaction of residents have also been significantly improved. In the future, we believe that with the joint efforts of the first and the residents, China's happiness index will continue to rise and establish a better future for the world.