‘Pressure from society to feel good linked to poorer wellbeing’

Pressure from society to feel good is linked to poorer wellbeing, according to a study (Ben Birchall/PA)

The pressure from society, including via social media and magazines, to feel happy is linked to poorer individual wellbeing in happier countries, a new study suggests.

According to the research, overly emphasising positivity may create an unattainable emotional norm.