A study published in the journal Social Indicators Research has attracted a great deal of attention. And with good reason: it identified the happiest years of our lives. But that's not all: it also identified the most depressing years.
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To do this, Begoña Álvarez interviewed 28,000 participants and asked the following questions: did they experience a happier period than the others? If so, when did it start and when did it end? The results showed that the first four years of our thirties are, surprisingly, the happiest. As for those when we feel least fulfilled, they would be between our 10th and 14th birthdays.
Puberty, a difficult time!
As you may have noticed, these four years coincide with puberty and the onset of adolescence. This period is often marked by physical and emotional changes that are difficult to manage. What's more, this is the time when most teenagers start secondary school. School bullying is already widespread. A scourge that can have very serious consequences for its victims. Physiological changes, grade pressure and the social concerns of fitting into a group can also take their toll on teenagers' morale.
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A study that raises awareness
This study by Begoña Álvarez also highlights the importance of parental support and awareness of these emotional problems among teenagers. It's essential to understand the difficulties they face, so as to offer them an environment where they feel understood.
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