Recently a poll was conducted that revealed happiness levels in developing
countries are higher than in developed countries. What do you think can be
learned from this? Explain your views. ielts result
Most would agree that the word ‘happiness’ relates to the level of contentment and
fulfillment an individual experiences in their life. It is proposed that the recent poll
revealing higher percentages of happy people among developing countries allows for
the establishment of conclusions on the social structure and culture of individualism
seen in developed countries. The legitimacy of these conclusions will be shown in
this essay.
Firstly, the rigidness with which a developed country’s social structure operates can
be seen as one of the causes of lowered happiness levels. For example, ‘model’
students in the United States cannot simply have high grades but rather must strive
to perfect themselves physically and morally as well. All too often, the stress of
trying to fill this publicly accepted ideal lasts a lifetime. This example leads to the
conclusion that the additional societal pressure experienced by people in developed
countries reduces levels of happiness.
Secondly, developed countries tend to emphasize ‘individualism’ and this can also
lead to unhappiness. For instance, young people in China often have a very close-knit
family unit that can provide them moral support and advice throughout their lives.
This sort of arrangement is not uncommon among developing countries, too.
Developed countries, on the other hand, tend to encourage people to make their
own decisions and to live with the consequences, which can often make people feel
overloaded with burden. As this example shows, additional freedom can actually
work against a person’s level of happiness.
The results of the poll in question is felt to reflect the additional stresses people
experience in developed countries. It is felt these same pressures will progressively
become apparent in developing countries as they grow.
Recently a poll was conducted that revealed happiness levels in developing
countries are higher than in developed countries. What do you think can be
learned from this? Explain your views. ielts result
Recently a poll was conducted that revealed happiness levels in developing
countries are higher than in developed countries. What do you think can be
learned from this? Explain your views. ielts result
Recently a poll was conducted that revealed happiness levels in developing
countries are higher than in developed countries. What do you think can be
learned from this? Explain your views. ielts result