Indonesian youth are among the happiest in the world, according to a survey by the British organization, Varkey Foundation. Indonesian youth scored a net happiness of 90 percent. Commitment to religion is cited as the primary cause of happiness among Indonesian youth.
Indonesian youth's happiness score surpassed that of 19 other countries surveyed. Nigerian youth placed second, followed by Israel, India, Argentina, and the United States. The highest contributing factor to happiness was physical and mental health.
The Varkey Foundation survey was conducted in September-October 2016 across 20 countries, with respondents being young people born between 1995 and 2001, also known as Generation Z. The survey involved approximately 20,000 respondents and included questions about optimism levels, self-confidence, and feelings of being loved.
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