The Global Flourishing Study, a massive undertaking tracking human well-being, has made its collected data accessible to researchers, journalists, policymakers, and the general public. This move allows broader examination of findings, including a recent shift where younger people report lower well-being than their elders.
Data Access and New Insights
The study's data from its first two collection periods, known as Waves 1 and 2, is now freely available on the Open Science Framework (OSF) website. Alongside the dataset, researchers are providing instructions and documentation from Gallup, the organization behind much of the data collection.
A notable finding emerging from the latest data (Wave 3) is a "striking reversal" in well-being: young adults now express lower levels of flourishing compared to older individuals.
This discovery prompts an urgent call for more investigation into why this demographic is experiencing diminished well-being.
Researchers who pre-register their planned analyses with the Global Flourishing Registry will gain access to the most current Wave 3 data.
Research Impact and Scope
The Global Flourishing Study is not a newcomer to generating significant research. It has already been the foundation for over 100 peer-reviewed articles.
Just the initial wave of data from this study spurred a dedicated collection of 35 different studies published in the Nature Portfolio.
The registry also offers a framework for structured research, aiming to guide future explorations of human flourishing.
Background
The Global Flourishing Study aims to understand what makes people thrive across diverse populations. By collecting data on various aspects of life, it seeks to identify commonalities and differences in human well-being globally. The decision to open its data reflects a growing trend in scientific research towards transparency and collaborative inquiry.
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