

How does social media affect our lives? What drives well-being at work? And how is happiness linked to inequality and sustainable living? These are just some of the questions that we have already answered.

A place to be yourself: Evaluating Bifrost's youth communities
Bifrost, The Happiness Research Institute, 2025
Bifrost is a national association that brings young people together through creative activities cosplay, roleplaying games, and much more - all run by local programs across Denmark. But what does taking part actually do for the young people involved?
To find out, the Happiness Research Institute designed an online survey to evaluate the wellbeing effects of Bifrost's activities. The evaluation set out to explore whether a recreational community like this can build genuine social connection and help counter isolation.

Work and wellbeing
in the age of AI
Jabra, The Happiness Research Institute, 2025
AI may be able to boost productivity, but can it also boost happiness? Together with Jabra, we set out to explore the relationship between AI use and wellbeing. Based on findings from a survey of 3,700 knowledge workers across 11 countries, we answer how we can put people first and enable workers to thrive in a world of work increasingly powered by AI.

Leaps by Bayer - Impact Report 2024
Leaps by Bayer, 2024
Leaps by Bayer was born out of a recognition that the world’s most pressing problems— especially in health and agriculture—cannot be solved with traditional approaches alone. To address this, Leaps by Bayer developed a measurement system together with The Happiness Research Institute. In this report, the potential in driving transformational change that lies in their portfolio is showcased.

The neurodegenerative toll on happiness
The Happiness Research Institute & Jascha Fonden, 2024
In the past, healthcare success was measured by survival rates. Now, it’s about how well patients live with
their chronic conditions, so we’ve decided to focus on what truly matters to patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Internal evaluation of the initiative in the social and health care field
Sammen på Tværs (formerly Elderlearn) & The Happiness Research Institute, 2024
One pairing, two lives changed. By matching Danish-speaking seniors with newcomer immigrants, this program tackles two challenges at once: easing isolation for older adults while giving migrants real-world practice in Danish language and culture. How does developing immigrants' linguistic and cultural skills shape their well-being, attachment, and staying power in education and the workplace? How is the sense of connection and wellbeing of the older adults impacted?
