DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

A new study by Sapien Labs (Global Mind Health 2025) has identified the Dominican Republic as the country with the strongest family ties in the world. With a score of 72%, the DR sits 11 points above the global average. The study, which surveyed 1 million people across 80 nations, suggests that these tight-knit social structures act as a “psychological buffer” for Dominicans, particularly among citizens aged 18 to 34, contributing to higher mental resilience compared to other regions.

The Global Mind Health in 2025 Report (formerly the Mental State of the World Report) was released by Sapien Labs on 26 February 2026. This study, which analyzed responses from over 1 million people across 84 countries, highlights the Dominican Republic as a global leader in social and mental resilience.

Based on the 2025 findings and the data sheets released alongside the report, the following...