Happiness in the Age of Information : Information Sources and Well-Being : Japan and the U.S.

Abstract

This study explores the impact of various factors, particularly information sources, on the cognitive dimensions of well-being in Japan and the United States. Drawing on data from the World Values Survey Wave 7, we find that different sources of information influence well-being, measured by happiness and life satisfaction, in distinct ways across countries. We analyze the implications of these findings and offer policy recommendations in the context of the ongoing debate on information censorship.