It's normal to go through moments of sadness and frustration throughout life, but is there a age when these feelings reach their peak? According to scientific studies, it seems so. Let's understand this question better.
The Curve of Happiness
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Several surveys conducted in more than 134 countries revealed an interesting finding: there is an age when sadness and frustration reach their peak. This period is known by specialists as the “happiness curve” or the “midlife crisis”.
According to these studies, sadness and frustration reach their peak in the late 40s. From this stage, a greater appreciation for life begins to emerge and well-being tends to accompany the aging process.
In other words, the hardest phase usually occurs during middle age, while the happiest times are experienced in early and after 50 years.
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Psychology offers different explanations for this phenomenon. One suggests that as we age, we develop a better adaptation to our strengths and weaknesses. We also learn to deal more positively with the possibilities and limitations that life presents to us. These factors contribute to greater satisfaction and happiness over time.
The economic context also plays a role in the overall perception of well-being. Until the end of 40 years, vulnerability in the face of an adverse economic scenario can be increased. This particularly affects those with less education, families with little structure and lack of a solid support network.
However, after the age of 50, it is common for us to become more grateful for what we have, which contributes to an improvement in the quality of life.
Despite the challenges and difficulties faced in middle age, it is important to remember that happiness is not only in the objective conditions of life, but in our individual perception of well-being.
When we understand that the sadness and frustration are part of the growth and adaptation process, we can look for ways to deal with these feelings and find more satisfaction along the journey.