Do older and younger people differ in their reported well-being? A national survey of adults in Britain.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To document population perceptions of well-being and predictors of self-assessed well-being.

Methods

National face-to-face interview survey of adults aged ≥16 years, conducted by the Office for National Statistics for their Omnibus Survey in Britain (response 58%; 1049 of 1823 eligible).

Results

People aged 65+ years were more likely than younger people to define well-being as being able to continue to do the things they had always done. Most men and women, in all age groups, rated their well-being and mental well-being positively. Self-rated health, mental health symptoms, long-standing illness and social support were the main drivers of overall well-being in all age groups. Mental health symptoms, long-standing illness and social support were the main drivers of

SUBMITTER: Bowling A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3062779 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature