Th2.1: UK National Wellbeing Flashcards

1
Q

What did the Prime Minister launch in 2010?

A

the Measuring National Wellbeing report

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2
Q

What does the MNW report measure?

A

how lives are improving

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3
Q

What three things affect personal well-being the most?

A

self-reported health
relationship status
employment status

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4
Q

There are 4 key questions about what?

A

life satisfaction
anxiety
happiness
worthwhileness

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5
Q

How often is the report updated?

A

quarterly basis, rather than annually

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6
Q

In 2012-2016, what happened with these 4 key measurements?

A

life satisfaction, happiness and worthwhileness have continued to rise
anxiety levels fell but have begun to rise

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7
Q

Why might anxiety levels have begun to rise? 2012-2016

A

concerns over global security

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8
Q

Why might anxiety levels have fallen? 2012-2016

A

unemployment is falling / GDP is rising

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