India, May 8 -- New research led by psychologist Frank Infurna revealed that middle age has become harder in the United States compared to other rich countries.
The study, which looked at survey data from 17 countries, found that Americans born in the 1960s and early 1970s feel lonelier and more depressed than older generations. They also score lower on memory tests and physical strength. Meanwhile, these problems are much less common in similar countries, especially in Northern Europe, where life in middle age has improved over time.
The study, published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, noted that several economic, social, and policy factors may explain why middle age is tougher in the U.S. It pointed out that many Europea...