Are people happier than before ?

Here is the latest survey from University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center - there's more misery in people's lives today than a decade ago. Overall, the percentage who reported at least one significant negative life event increased from 88% to 92%. Most of the problems were related to increased incidents of illness and the inability to afford medical care; mounting bills; unemployment; and troubled romantic relationships.

Remember happiness is in the gene ? (or money can't buy happiness.)