Cross-cultural Study on Students ' Life Satisfaction: A Pilot Study on the Sense of 'Happiness ' in Finland,

The volume of happiness studies has been increasing over the last decade. This overlaps with human-centered development policy starting in the 1990s. However, most studies have focused on either college students and beyond or adults, and only a limited number of studies have explored younger cohorts, especially in cross-cultural perspectives. Since 'happiness', and 'well-being ' are generally considered to be subjective, it is essential to highlight children's and adolescent's perspectives on happiness, especially with regard to school. This study examine