Helsinki –
Heavy social media use is undermining youth wellbeing in many countries, according to a U.N.-sponsored report published Thursday that put Finland at the top of its “happiness” index for the ninth year running.
This year’s World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social media use for young people.
“Dramatic declines” in happiness were recorded among under 25s in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and “especially among girls,” the report said.