OT but interesting: some studies claim level of happiness correlates with age

Of course there are lots of studies (some serious, some not so much) out there that make claims about correlating life satisfaction with one's age.

Below is one of them. It purports to do this by pulling together and discussing a number of different surveys on this topic, even constructing graphs summarizing conclusions from them.

True, there's probably not as much science here as one would like, but some of the conclusions this study offers from sampling the others are

"Peak happiness could occur at age 29. At least that’s according to a recent poll."

"(But) If you’re not 29 and still feeling worried, you should know that other surveys have reached different “best age to be” conclusions."

"The poll found that at age 28, women are happiest with their sex lives; at 29, they’re happiest in their career; and by 30, they’re most content with their relationships."

"37 was the age of contentment. Why? Because it was the average age people hoped to have achieved their life goals."

And this was interesting:

"Asked how they felt about their physical appearance, those 70 and older were the most likely to give positive responses. And ... people felt lowest in their 50s."

And this was intriguing:

"(the pollsters asked) 23,161 Germans about their life satisfaction and found that it peaked twice, around age 23 and again around 69. In fact, the U-shape (high of 23 at one end of the graph, and 69 at the other) appears in so many measures of well-being that it’s an established part of behavioral and social science theory ... (and) ... it’s a pattern that has been observed in more than 50 nations and across socioeconomic groups."

And take a look at the graphs in the article, which depict supposed average ages for achieving specific life goals.

Then feel free to post and dispute (or agree with) the article's claims, for a little mid-week fun.

(BTW, nothing in the article about the effect that having to deal with PCa or other medical issues has on one's happiness level, unfortunately).

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/best-age-friends-happiness-popularity-fake-research/

The u shaped curve on happiness is intetesting. Early 20s and late 60s probably represent times when we have low responsibilities an pressure, family and work. I am 69 and although stil work dont feel the pressure cause i can leave anytime. In a way similar to my early 20s when i was young and dumb with few responsibilities and commitments
Just my 2 cents

I think feeling better about their looks has more to do with self confidence than applying a standard of appearance
I know when i was younger would was always looking impress someone and appearance has something to do with that. And spent too much time trying to be who i wasnt. Since have learned to be true to myself and with limitation outward appearance is superficial
Today i am happy who i am and not. Trying to impress someone by being something i am not

Happy new years folks