2. Subjective personal and social well-being in European countries

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries

scholarly journals Housing spaces in Europe: a comparative analysis of standards in nine European Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Raffo ◽  
L Appolloni ◽  
D D'Alessandro
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Living Room ◽  
Wide Variability ◽  
Economic Trends ◽  
Minimum Height ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Housing Standards

Abstract Introduction In recent years, Public Health devoted a growing interest to housing conditions. In particular, housing dimensions and functional characteristics are relevant, mainly considering population ageing and disability. Aim of the study is to compare housing standards of some European countries to analyse their ability to satisfy new population needs. Methodology The dwellings dimensional standards of 9 European countries (Sweden, UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and Italy) are compared. From the websites of the official channels of the various countries the regulations have been downloaded. The standards have been compared. Results A wide variability in the dimensions of room among the standards is observed (e.g. single room: from 9 sqm in Italy, to 7 sqm in France, to the absence of any limit in UK, Germany - Hesse and Denmark). Italian and French regulations define housing dimension considering the room use (eg. bed or living room) and the number of people. The Swedish regulation provides performance requirements and functional indications but does not specify the minimum dimensions of habitable rooms. The rooms' minimum height varies between the standards. In Italy and Portugal, the minimum height of the ceiling is intended to be 2.70 m, while in the other nations the minimum heights vary from 2.60 m in the Netherlands to no limit in UK. Conclusions A diverse approach among European Countries is observed: from a market-oriented logic (e.g., UK), in which minimum dimensions are not defined, to a prescriptive one (Italy), to a functionality-oriented (the Netherlands). The regulations of some Countries are health-oriented especially for most fragile social classes, since, defining larger dimensional standard, they reduce the risk of overcrowding, indoor air pollution and mental distress. However, considering the health, social, environmental and economic trends, many of these standards should be revised. Key messages Optimal housing standards promote the health and well-being of occupants. Healthy housing, healthy people.

scholarly journals Being useful among persons aged over 65: social representations from a cross-sectional European study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul de Boissieu ◽  
Serge Guerin ◽  
Véronique Suissa ◽  
Fiona Ecarnot ◽  
Aude Letty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Representations ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries ◽  
City Size ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
Quota Sampling

Abstract Background There is a compelling need to prepare our societies and healthcare systems to deal with the oncoming wave of population ageing. The majority of older persons maintain a desire to be valued and useful members of society and of their social networks. Aims We sought to investigate the perception of usefulness among persons aged 65 years and over in four European countries. Methods We performed a cross-sectional survey with a representative sample of individuals aged 65 years or older from the population of retired persons (including recently retired persons and oldest-old individuals) from 4 European countries selected using quota sampling. In February 2016, an internet questionnaire was sent to all selected individuals. The characteristics used for the quota sampling method were sex, age, socio-professional category, region, city size, number of persons in household, autonomy, marital status, place of residence, income and educational status. The questionnaire contained 57 questions. Sociodemographic characteristics were recorded. Responses were analysed with principal components analysis (PCA). Results A total of 4025 persons participated; 51% were males, and 70% were aged 65–75 years. PCA identified six classes of individuals, of which two classes (Classes 2 and 3) were characterized by more socially isolated individuals with little or no sense of usefulness, low self-esteem and a poor sense of well-being. These two classes accounted for almost 20% of the population. Younger and more autonomous classes reported a more salient sense of usefulness. Conclusions The loss of the sense of usefulness is associated with dissatisfaction with life and a loss of pleasure, and persons with profiles corresponding to Classes 2 and 3 should, therefore, be targeted for interventions aimed at restoring social links.

scholarly journals Life satisfaction of older people in six European countries: findings from the European Study on Adult Well-Being

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dieter Ferring ◽  
Cristian Balducci ◽  
Vanessa Burholt ◽  
Clare Wenger ◽  
F. Thissen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries ◽  
European Study

scholarly journals Heterogeneity in Reported Well‐Being: Evidence from Twelve European Countries

2005 ◽  
Vol 115 (502) ◽  
pp. C118-C132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Clark ◽  
Fabrice Etilé ◽  
Fabien Postel‐Vinay ◽  
Claudia Senik ◽  
Karine Van der Straeten
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries

Psychosocial working conditions and psychological well-being among employees in 34 European countries

2014 ◽  
Vol 87 (8) ◽  
pp. 897-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie Schütte ◽  
Jean-François Chastang ◽  
Lucile Malard ◽  
Agnès Parent-Thirion ◽  
Greet Vermeylen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Working Conditions

Is Marriage More Than Cohabitation? Well-Being Differences in 30 European Countries

2009 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 1141-1157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith P. M. Soons ◽  
Matthijs Kalmijn
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
European Countries
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