Waiting for happiness in Africa

This chapter explores the reasons why African countries generally lag behind the rest of the world in their evaluations of life.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32383971
Primary Topic
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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Waiting for happiness in Africa

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Waiting for happiness in Africa

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Abstract

This chapter explores the reasons why African countries generally lag behind the rest of the world in their evaluations of life.

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