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Scientists explained: This is the day and hour when you are happiest

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February 5, 2025

According to a comprehensive study conducted in England, the morning hours stand out as the time period when people are in the best mood. In a study conducted by University College London (UCL), it was found that individuals felt happier in the morning, but their mood changed negatively towards midnight.

As part of the UCL Covid-19 Social Study conducted between March 2020 and March 2022, approximately one million survey responses were analyzed with the participation of 49,218 adults. The study found that individuals were more optimistic in the morning, and there was a significant drop in their mood as midnight approached. Experts stated that weekdays and seasons also had an impact on happiness levels. According to the findings, Tuesdays and the summer months are among the periods when people feel the best. On the other hand, mood fluctuations were greater on weekends, while a more stable mood was observed on weekdays.
The study examined factors such as depressive and anxiety symptoms, happiness, life satisfaction, the feeling that life is meaningful and loneliness. Participants were asked questions such as, “How happy did you feel last week?”, “How satisfied are you with your life?” and “How valuable do you think the things you do in your life are?” Questions like these were asked.
The results revealed that the level of happiness was higher on Mondays and Fridays compared to Sundays, and that Tuesdays in particular were among the happiest days. However, it was found that the feeling of loneliness did not show a significant change according to the days of the week.
Scientists state that changes in mood throughout the day may be caused by physiological factors related to the body clock. For example, the hormone cortisol, which regulates mood, motivation and fear, reaches its highest level shortly after waking up and decreases as the day progresses, dropping to its lowest level at night.
The differences between weekdays and weekends may be due to changes in daily routines. While we lead a more regular life during the week, changing habits on the weekends can affect our mood.
Dr. Feifei Bu, stating that the research contains important results, said, “Our findings show that mental health and well-being are better in the morning hours and worsen towards midnight. Therefore, mental health support services can adjust their resources according to changing needs throughout the day. More accessibility can be provided especially late at night.”
This research allows individuals to act more consciously regarding their daily moods, while also offering important clues for mental health services.
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