Fernando De Noronha becomes the first place in Brazil to measure internal, serious happiness

Fernando De Noronha becomes the first place in Brazil to measure internal, serious happiness


Since the beginning of September, seven researchers have distributed questionnaires to the residents of the island, with the aim of measuring the level of well -being and quality of life

In 1972, then king of Bhutan, Jigme Sinye Wangchuck, created the Gross internal happiness (FIB), who, said, would be more important than Gross domestic product (GDP). In this way, inspired by this philosophy, recently, Fernando De Noronha He decided to do the same. Take a look at the details:




How was the FIB of Fernando De Noronha?

Since the beginning of September, seven researchers have distributed questionnaires to the island residents. The goal? Measures their level of well -being and quality of life. In addition, they included economic, psychological, cultural, sustainable, housing and health factors in the evaluation. Despite the innovation, there is still no result, since the process will extend until the end of the month and there will be 200 to be filled.

The data, in turn, will be presented in Noronha sustainability and tourism festivalon 16 and 19 October. Although encrypted, the information will help you Administration Fernando De Noronha To perform and modify public policies. Furthermore, according to the director of WaterfallCaio Queiroz, the idea is to expand the project to the rest of the States of Brazil.

What has Harvard ever concluded on happiness?

For over 80 years, the Harvard University He has followed hundreds of life stories closely to answer one of humanity’s greatest questions: what really leads happiness? The development study for adults, which began in 1938 and still underway, has already monitored more than 700 people and their descendants, with detailed interviews and health exams.

Under the guidance of the psychiatrist Robert WaldingerThe project brings together one of the richest databases of well -being and longevity. They bring revelations that challenge common ideas on success, money and personal realization. And read the complete article.

Source: Terra

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