%L theses_frw3557
%X National and local governments deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways and individuals react to this differently. Therefore, additional research is needed in various areas. This paper contributed to existing studies by focusing on the happiness of residents from Groningen, the Netherlands. The primary research question for this paper was as follows, “How did the COVID-19 pandemic influence the happiness of residents from Groningen?”. In order to answer the research question, a questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire, containing questions on various factors that could influence respondents’ happiness, was sent to five hundred addresses in Groningen. After data collection, analyses with a multiple linear regression as the most important statistical test led to various insights. Happiness, in general, seems to have decreased during the pandemic, while fear for infection, health and past happiness were significantly related to recent happiness. Therefore, it is argued that although most factors do not relate to happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, three in particular are of interest for academics, planners and policymakers. Future research should further examine how happiness during the corona crisis was influenced, to make sure the happiness of people all around the world can be increased.
%A Jelmer Schuil
%T The influence of COVID-19 on the happiness of Groningen residents
%D 2021