SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HAPPINESS: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS USING DATA FROM 95 COUNTRIES

Authors : Gülay Ekinci, Mustafa Hakan Yılmaztürk
Pages : 477-492
Doi:10.61859/hacettepesid.1674477
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Publication Date : 2025-09-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Sustainable development refers to the management of the Earth\\\'s resources to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To achieve this, a set of goals and corresponding sub-goals have been established. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between sustainable development and subjective well-being. The research was conducted at the country level, focusing on 95 nations with consistent data for 2021. The study identified 12 variables and analyzed them within three models: Model I: Defined Subjective Well-Being (SWB) as the dependent variable and the SDG Index Score as the independent variable. Model II: Evaluated the impact of sub-goals (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G8, G9, G10, G11, G16) on the SDG Index Score by defining the SDG Index Score as the dependent variable and the sub-goals as independent variables. Model III: Assessed the influence of sub-goals on happiness, defining SWB as the dependent variable and the sub-goals as independent variables. The findings reveal a positive relationship between the SDG Index Score and SWB, indicating that improvements in the SDG Index Score have a beneficial impact on individuals\\\' well-being. However, the analysis also shows that advancements in the goals of Ending Hunger and Quality Education negatively affect SWB. This outcome is interpreted as stemming from increased awareness and expectations for better living standards, driven by progress in these areas. On the other hand, improvements in Good Health and Well-Being, Gender Equality, and Decent Work and Economic Growth positively influence individuals\\\' SWB levels. These results emphasize the multi-dimensional effects of sustainable development goals on subjective well-being and suggest targeted policy measures to optimize these outcomes.
Keywords : Mutluluk Skoru, Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma, Öznel İyi Oluş, Sağlık

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