13-09-2014, 09:33 PM
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Happiness Index
I've just seen an article on the BBC website "ten signs of happiness published by ONS" - see:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15535717
It reads: "People are to be asked how satisfied they are with their husband, wife or partner, under government plans to measure the country's happiness."
Only recently I felt what a great life I have and how happy I've been feeling, fantastic summer, great friends and social life........... None of these feelings depend on a husband or partner, in fact I'm of the opinion that I really am happier by myself. Surely it's healthier to ascertain one's happiness independently of the influence of others?
So this "index" by the Office of National Statistics" is unfair, unbalanced and discriminatory!
13-09-2014, 10:19 PM
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Re: Happiness Index
The Office for National Statistics has published a list of 10 indicators of wellbeing, including health, education, income, work and trust in politicians.
A three-month consultation will now begin before a final list is published.
David Cameron's "happiness index" is intended to complement other measures of the state of the UK such as GDP
13-09-2014, 10:23 PM
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Re: Happiness Index
[QUOTE=Lindyloo;531564]I've just seen an article on the BBC website "ten signs of happiness published by ONS" - see:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15535717
It reads: "People are to be asked how satisfied they are with their husband, wife or partner, under government plans to measure the country's happiness."
Only recently I felt what a great life I have and how happy I've been feeling, fantastic summer, great friends and social life........... None of these feelings depend on a husband or partner, in fact I'm of the opinion that I really am happier by myself. Surely it's healthier to ascertain one's happiness independently of the influence of others?
So this "index" by the Office of National Statistics" is unfair, unbalanced and discriminatory![/QUOTE]
I agree with you Lindlyloo, in fact it seems a bit fishy to me. It sounds more like they're just snooping into our privacy if you ask me.
13-09-2014, 11:30 PM
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Re: Happiness Index
Well it's a way of finding out how society is doing and how people are feeling. The partner or spouse question is only one question.If the questions are asked over a period of time it will be seen whether society is becoming more unstable and people are more dissatisfied with their life or whether the opposite is true so policies can be adjusted accordingly.
I can see why it's being done, whether we agree with it or not is an individual thing.
14-09-2014, 12:57 AM
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Re: Happiness Index
There is an international index published by the United Nations; from memory Scadinavian countries were top, Australia was about 10th and Britain about 25th.I think I mentioned it ages ago somewhere in this forum but perhaps the UK government didn't like the results so made their own.
14-09-2014, 07:21 AM
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Re: Happiness Index
I've been getting occasional Facebook messages from David Cameron to "get feedback" on how they're doing...........I can't find out now, so I suspect some of the feedback was a bit too hard to take!
This ONS index is a pure waste of public money and no doubt the results will be manipulated.
14-09-2014, 09:37 AM
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Re: Happiness Index
Are you satisfied with life?
Are you satisfied with your husband, wife or partner?
How satisfied are you with your mental and physical health?
Are you happy in your job?
Do you feel involved in your neighbourhood?
Are you happy with your personal income?
Are you satisfied with your education?
Data on how many voted and trust in Parliament will also be measured
Statistics on the economy will also be included
As will environmental factors, including greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants
For me it is a solitary walk, the gentle nuzzle on my dogs nose against my hand and watching my garden grow.
None of these things involve 'partners/neighbours/education/work/income'.
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