Th2.1: UK National Wellbeing Flashcards
What did the Prime Minister launch in 2010?
the Measuring National Wellbeing report
What does the MNW report measure?
how lives are improving
What three things affect personal well-being the most?
self-reported health
relationship status
employment status
There are 4 key questions about what?
life satisfaction
anxiety
happiness
worthwhileness
How often is the report updated?
quarterly basis, rather than annually
In 2012-2016, what happened with these 4 key measurements?
life satisfaction, happiness and worthwhileness have continued to rise
anxiety levels fell but have begun to rise
Why might anxiety levels have begun to rise? 2012-2016
concerns over global security
Why might anxiety levels have fallen? 2012-2016
unemployment is falling / GDP is rising