The conclusions in the report seem tenuous. Read the article, and you'll learn that this is all based on the Gallup "Q12" poll (read the report for yourself: http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/164735/state-globa...) That poll is made up of 12 yes or no questions. 12. Including ones like "I have a best friend at work." Google "Gallup Q12 criticism" after reading the original survey, read what you find, and see if you still take it seriously.