"reveals a marked increase in emotional intensity among Germans, with both positive and negative feelings on the rise. Thirty percent of respondents now report feeling anger often or very often - an increase of eight percentage points since 2023. Similarly, 22 percent frequently experience fear (up by eight points), and 28 percent report regular sadness (up by seven points)."
"The SKL Happiness Atlas is Germany's leading annual survey on life satisfaction and well-being. Each year, over 13,000 people aged 16 and above are interviewed by the Allensbach Institute for Public Opinion Research, with additional surveys focusing on work, income, family, and leisure. The study combines subjective self-assessments with objective indicators such as income, infrastructure, environment, and safety, providing a nuanced picture of how Germans perceive their quality of life."
Emotional intensity among Germans has increased markedly, with both positive and negative feelings rising. Anger is reported often by 30 percent (up eight points), fear by 22 percent (up eight points), and sadness by 28 percent (up seven points). Frequent happiness rose to 57 percent (up 12 points). Over 13,000 people aged 16 and above were interviewed by the Allensbach Institute as part of the SKL Happiness Atlas. The survey combines subjective self-assessments with objective indicators like income, infrastructure, environment, and safety. Changes reflect social and economic pressures and greater willingness to acknowledge emotions; east–west satisfaction differences are narrowing.
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