Respondents in 15 Countries Who are in a Relationship are More Likely to Say They are Happy (78%) Than Those Not (67%); They Are Also More Likely to Rate Their Current Financial Situation as Strong (29%) Than Those Not (21%)
On the heels of 2013, global respondents in 23 countries appear to be setting their sights to a brighter future in the coming year. A strong majority (76%) indicate they are optimistic that 2014 will be a better year for them than 2013, up three points from last year. Only half (53%) expect the global economy to be stronger in 2014 than 2013, though this figure reflects a four-point improvement on the global aggregate level from last year.