Event Brief
World Happiness Report 2026 Highlights Social Media Impact
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: The report reveals heavy social media use lowers wellbeing in youth, especially in English-speaking countries.
WHO: Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford
WHAT: Release of World Happiness Report 2026
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To analyze the connection between social media use and happiness among young people.
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