Sugary Drinks & Student Happiness

An interactive analysis of 23 Chinese high school students (SCNU International Dept).
Real Data Integrated.

21.8
Avg Life Satisfaction
-0.45
Sugar Correlation (r)
#1
Sugar Drink Freq
48%
Male Ratio (XY)

Interactive Data Explorer

Dive into the raw data. Switch variables or filter by gender to verify the findings.

Live Correlation (r)
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📉 Correlation Analysis

N=23

*X-axis jitter added slightly to reveal overlapping data points.

Avg Consumption Frequency (1-5)

💡 Data Insight

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Personal Simulator

Using the regression coefficient ($\beta = -0.42$) found in our study, estimate how increasing sugar intake might impact your Life Satisfaction Score (SWLS).

Based on Multiple Regression Model (N=23)
Rarely (1) Daily (3) Multiple/Day (5)
Predicted SWLS Impact
Baseline

Optimal state.

The Biological Loop

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1. Stress

High Academic Pressure spikes Cortisol.

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2. Craving

Body seeks high-calorie "Comfort".

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3. The Spike

Brief Dopamine hit (Edible Placebo).

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4. The Crash

Reactive Hypoglycemia lowers mood.

Breaking the Cycle

Institutional Nudging

Schools should not just ban drinks (which causes reactance) but change the Choice Architecture.

  • ✓ Move sugary drinks to less visible areas in the cafeteria.
  • ✓ Provide free, chilled water or unsweetened tea as the default option.
  • ✓ Educate parents about the "Food-Mood" connection.