Life satisfaction
Definition
The proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 reporting they are satisfied or very satisfied with life ‘in general’, as measured by the Quality of Life Survey.
Relevance
Life satisfaction is considered a key aspect of wellbeing and quality of life. It is associated with happiness as well as positive health outcomes and behaviours.
Current level
The majority of young people surveyed in the 2006 Quality of Life Survey said they were either very satisfied or satisfied with life in general (85 percent).
Thirty percent of young people aged 15 to 24 reported being ‘very satisfied’, with 55 percent saying they were ‘satisfied’ with life.
Proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 reporting satisfaction with life in general, 2006
Source: Quality of Life Survey, 2006
