Life satisfaction survey in Georgia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56580/GEOMEDI64Keywords:
Life satisfaction, statistical survey, well-beingAbstract
Life satisfaction and happiness is one of the most important issues throughout a person's life. It determines not only the well-being of an individual person, but also the well-being of the entire nation and country. We live in this world to have a good life, to be happy, one of the measures of which is our self-esteem of satisfaction with life. The mentioned issue is relevant in Georgia. According to the results of the survey the average total life satisfaction score equals to 17.04. Minimum score is equal to 5 and the maximum is 33 score. 57.9% of the respondents are dissatisfied with their life, 1.3% have a neutral attitude, and 40.8% are satisfied. Only 0.8% of respondents are extremely satisfied. The average life satisfaction for female is equal to 16.87 score and for male - 17.39 score. There is no significant statistical difference in life satisfaction by sex. The level of life satisfaction varies by age. The average life satisfaction score in 11-18 age group equals to 23.54, in 19-30 age group – 21.77 score, in 31-50 age group – 17.42, in 51-70 age group – 9.43 and in 71- 87 age group – 9.14 score. There is a significant statistical difference in life satisfaction by different age groups. The foundation of a strong, successful, and happy country is happy people, and increasing their life satisfaction is very important.
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