Well-Being and Happiness in The Era of Digital Divide

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between governmental technological maturity and the national level of happiness. The used sample for this empirical study includes extensive dataset from 143 countries. The objective of this study is to reveal the nature of impact between digital maturity and happiness in 6 regions of the world. The results revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the two indicators, moreover, the regional affiliation of the country also proved to be significant. Therefore, the study suggests the results could be used in policymaking.