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CNBC
2 days ago
- General
- CNBC
25% of young Americans aged 18 to 24 eat every meal alone—'a virtual doubling of what it was two decades ago,' expert says
Americans are not eating enough meals together. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, the optimal number of weekly lunches and dinners eaten with others is 13. And in the United States, people only share 7.9 of those meals together every week. The picture is even more dire for young Americans. Researchers looked at data from the American Time Use Survey, "which has a measure for the extent to which people shared meals the previous day," says Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, professor of economics and behavioral science at the University of Oxford and editor of the report. They found that in 2023, 25% of 18-to 24-year-olds ate all three meals alone the previous day. "That's a virtual doubling of what it was two decades ago," De Neve says, and it's to the detriment of their mental health. The number of meals shared with others is "as predictive of their life satisfaction, essentially their overall well-being" as their employment status or relative income, he adds. Here's why he thinks young people aren't breaking bread with others, and how they — and their institutions — can ensure they do so more often. "There's not a single smoking gun," says De Neve about the growth of this trend. There are many factors at play, and they've been building for decades. By the year 2000, when social scientist and Harvard University professor Robert Putnam published his book "Bowling Alone," the U.S. was already seeing an increase in disconnect from family, friends and neighbors. Putnam pointed to changes in work, family structure, suburban life, television and computers as contributors to the decline. When it comes to 18-to-24-year-olds, the introduction of smartphones and social media in the last two decades has only exacerbated the problem, De Neve says. An overwhelming majority, 98% of 18-to-29-year-olds have a Smartphone, according to a 2024 survey by the Pew Research Center. Smartphones are "distracting us from other human beings in the room," he says, "and are also sort of an excuse to not have to talk to people." Former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy came to speak at Oxford in 2024. Murthy had just come back from a tour of American college campuses and shared a key observation. "The default now is that you do not speak to people when you go into a dining hall and you sit by yourself," De Neve says Murthy told them. To mitigate the growing lack of shared meals among young people, De Neve offers up some possible solutions. First, on an individual level, De Neve recommends taking the advice of Harvard Business School professor Arthur Brooks who he says suggests a box in both your bedroom and your kitchen where you put your phone. "That will force you to be present, and actually having conversations with people," De Neve says. On an institutional level, at universities, for example, administrators could consider having "one table in the dining hall which has a no-phone policy," he says, which signals to students that "if you're sitting here, you have to strike up a conversation." Finally, on a societal level, "we need to work with these social media tech companies," he says. While companies like Meta might have started with the intent to strengthen our personal connections, they've done the opposite. Ultimately, De Neves says, it's time to focus on putting "the 'social' back into social media."
Business Insider
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Givaudan SA (GIVN) Gets a Sell from Morgan Stanley
In a report released today, Lisa De Neve from Morgan Stanley maintained a Sell rating on Givaudan SA (GIVN – Research Report), with a price target of CHF3,650.00. The company's shares closed today at CHF4,035.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, De Neve is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 3.3% and a 46.00% success rate. De Neve covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as International Flavors & Fragrances, Icl, and Yara International. Currently, the analyst consensus on Givaudan SA is a Hold with an average price target of CHF4,194.23, a 3.95% upside from current levels. In a report released today, Barclays also maintained a Sell rating on the stock with a CHF3,800.00 price target. Based on Givaudan SA's latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of CHF3.68 billion and a net profit of CHF502 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of CHF3.38 billion and had a net profit of CHF444 million
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blackburn Rovers' stance on wildcard attacker after latest transfer rumour
Blackburn Rovers have made initial enquiries for Marwan Al Sahafi but a deal is not close, The Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. Rovers made their first signing of the summer transfer window this week after agreeing terms with Dion De Neve. The club are understood to have more irons in the fire as they look to press on with bolstering Valerien Ismael's squad. Advertisement As is usual with the transfer window, social media is rife with speculation and rumour. One name that has recently cropped up is Al Sahafi. The Saudi Arabian forward plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and spent last season on loan at Belgian side Beerschot. READ MORE: Agent hints at Blackburn Rovers plan which could have transfer impact Suggestions that a deal to make the 21-year-old Rovers' next signing is wide of the mark. The exciting winger, who scored five times in 25 appearances last term, is currently away with the Saudi Arabia national team. He is one of many players on Rovers' recruitment list but nothing has gone further than an initial inquiry. As is standard with any player, clubs will often reach out to representatives to understand the situation and context surrounding any potential move. Advertisement Rovers are keen to ensure any young players that sign are ready to make an impact in the first team. With a clear focus on increasing the number of minutes afforded to Under-23 Academy players, they will not risk blocking pathways for any player who can't contribute. At 23, De Neve is viewed as a player who can be developed as he fits Ismael's style of play. The Rovers head coach demands wide players who have pace and athleticism, which De Neve has in abundance. The Belgian's physical statistics impressed Rovers and the club believe they can develop his other skillsets to make him an asset to the club. Whilst he may not be thrown straight into the starting XI, at a six-figure cost, they viewed it as a deal worth completing.
CNBC
29-05-2025
- Health
- CNBC
Acts of kindness can make you happier and healthier, Happiness researchers say: 3 simple ways to give and reap the benefits
Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness. They discovered that the rate of benevolent acts was 10% higher in 2024 than between 2017 and 2019 almost everywhere in the world. They also found that the rate of helping strangers, specifically, is 18% higher than between 2017 and 2019. "People consistently and universally underestimate the kindness of others," says Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, editor of the report and director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. But the truth is, it happens more often than people realize. "In the United States, only 30% of people think the wallet will be returned when lost," says De Neve. "The reality is about 60% of wallets get returned when lost." And these acts improve everyone's wellbeing. Kindness is a "dynamic and a virtuous cycle," says De Neve, "in the sense that if you're being virtuous and helping others and being kind to others, that obviously helps the receiving party, but it also helps you." Researchers now have proof that three different kinds of giving can have this effect: "These things are very strongly correlated with improving one's own life satisfaction, one's own well-being," says De Neve. Even toddlers as young as two years old feel pleasure from giving to others, according to the report. In fact, just seeing someone else's generosity has a positive impact on wellbeing, researchers found. And if you're looking to implement these kind acts in your own life, there's virtually no limit to how frequently you should do so in terms of reaping the benefits. "The kinder you can be without hurting yourself, of course," says De Neve, the better. For managers looking for feel-good teambuilding activities, "allow company employees and teams to volunteer together for their chosen charities on company days," suggests De Neve. The wellbeing effects will be the same as those outside of the workplace.
CNBC
27-04-2025
- Health
- CNBC
Eating lunch and dinner with others brings an 'uptick in life satisfaction'—here's how many meals you should share each week
Sharing meals with others is a global tradition. In Senegal, out of 14 lunches and dinners per week, people share 11.7 meals, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. In Sweden, people share 9.5 meals per week, in the U.S. people share 7.9 meals per week and in Japan, people share 3.7 meals per week. And it turns out the number of meals you eat with others has an effect on your overall wellbeing. In fact, "there's an optimal level of social eating," says Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, editor of the report and director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Here's how much mealtime socializing to aim for per week and why it's so important. Senegal has the highest rate of social eating, but no country in the world hits the optimal level of shared meals, the World Happiness Report found. That's because "the optimal number is 13 out of 14," says De Neve, adding that as far as our overall wellbeing goes, "social elements of our lives are as important, if not more important, than the wealth and health aspects." Researchers found "there's a small uptick in life satisfaction around the world" with every additional lunch or dinner shared, he says. That dip after the 14th meal together does indicate the need for a bit of alone time but, overall, humans are social creatures in need of regular interaction. Researchers found that Americans eat 4.7 dinners together and 3.2 lunches together. That's a "54% increase in dining alone in the past two decades," De Neve says. The change could be happening over lunchtime, specifically. "My sense is that has to do with the workplace," he says, "where the norm is changing towards essentially eating by yourself or bringing your lunch behind your computer and continuing working." But that time with your colleagues is crucial. Beyond just the personal boost in wellbeing, it helps to build "a culture of belonging and caring for each other" in the workplace, says De Neve. When you're planning out your workday, make sure to pencil in that time with your coworkers — and it doesn't just have to be over lunch. "Social interactions around coffee or tea" work, too, he says.
