Many individuals in rural communities maintaining a consistent sense of well-being throughout their forties and fifties illustrates that the midlife crisis is not a global experience and can vary significantly across cultures.
The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the midlife crisis, suggesting that this life phase may not inherently lead to a decline in life satisfaction, especially among non-industrialized groups.
Through this extensive study, researchers gathered insights from nearly 10,000 participants from cultures such as hunter-gatherers, contributing a critical understanding of emotional trajectories in midlife.
This research amplifies the conversation around the midlife crisis by indicating that not all societies share the same emotional challenges during midlife, emphasizing a cultural dimension to well-being.
Collection
[
|
...
]