Impact of Positive Childhood Experiences on Happiness and Social Trust in Adulthood

New research across three countries with different cultures shows that receiving affection and support in childhood is linked to greater trust in others and a stronger sense of social belonging in adulthood, and may play a role in shaping life satisfaction.

New research results in three countries with different cultures show that having love and support in childhood is related to increasing trust in others and strengthening the sense of social belonging in adulthood and can play a role in the formation of life satisfaction.