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Indigenous Wellbeing in Australia: Evidence from Hilda

Year: 2015

Type: report

Abstract: This study explores the subjective wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. We focus on mean levels of self-reported life satisfaction, inequality in life satisfaction within the Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian populations, and the prevalence and severity of dissatisfaction with one’s life. Evidence on differences in the determinants of life satisfaction between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is provided. Results indicate that Indigenous life satisfaction peaked in 2003 and has since declined. We also find that inequality in life satisfaction is greater for Indigenous than non-Indigenous Australians. Despite a downward trend in the level of dissatisfaction for non-Indigenous Australians, dissatisfaction among Indigenous Australians has remained relatively unchanged.

Source: ANU Open Research (Australian National University)

Authors: Manning, M, Ambrey, Christopher L, Fleming, C. M

Institution: Australian National University

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Australian Government, Department of Social Services, Australian Government, Australian National University, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

OpenAlex ID: W2142220656

Cites: 49

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10