Subjective well-being in Mexico: An analysis by federal entity

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https://doi.org/10.29105/vtga12.3-1274

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Subjective well-being, happiness, life satisfaction, BIARE, insatisfaction

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the components that make up subjective well-being in Mexico, considering the distribution by state. A descriptive methodological approach was adopted, based on data provided by the BIARE (INEGI, 2024). The results show that the aspects best valued by the population include family coexistence, the sense of vital purpose and the experience of positive emotions such as enthusiasm and satisfaction. At the other extreme, the least favorable aspects are linked to personal burdens, since a considerable proportion of people expressed feeling overwhelmed by their daily responsibilities and difficulties; in addition, the emotional balance index was among the lowest. In geographical terms, the entities with the highest levels of well-being were Mexico City, Nuevo León, Chihuahua and Tamaulipas, while Michoacán, Puebla and Oaxaca registered the most unfavorable figures. The results obtained contribute to identifying the most relevant elements that affect the perception of happiness among Mexicans. In turn, understanding these dimensions is key to formulating public interventions aimed at promoting better living conditions.

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Author Biographies

Alicia Martínez-Lara, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Alicia Martínez Lara es Doctora en Ciencias Económico Administrativas por la
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMex). Es profesora de
asignatura de la Facultad de Economía de la UAEMex, sus líneas de investigación
son: movilidad social, desigualdad, educación superior y mercado laboral. Es
postulante al Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores (SNII), nivel
candidato en la convocatoria 2025.

Daniel Arturo Cernas-Ortiz, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Daniel Arturo Cernas Ortiz es Doctor de Filosofía en Gestión por la University of
North Texas (EE.UU.) y, actualmente, es investigador de tiempo completo en la
Facultad de Contaduría y Administración de Universidad Autónoma del Estado de
México (UAEMex). Sus líneas de investigación incluyen la felicidad y el bienestar
en el trabajo, así como el comportamiento organizacional y las nuevas formas de
organización. Es parte del SNII en el nivel II.

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2026-05-29

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Martínez-Lara, A., & Cernas-Ortiz, D. A. (2026). Subjective well-being in Mexico: An analysis by federal entity. Vinculategica Efan, 12(3), 181–195. https://doi.org/10.29105/vtga12.3-1274

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