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  • Half of residents find the things they do worthwhile (score of 7 to 10). This has decreased from 56% in Wave 6
  • Residents aged 45-54, with no disability, on the highest incomes, from white ethnic groups and property owners are most positive

Overall, to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

 

Total sample

Weighted base: W2: 1,291 | W3: 775 | W4: 1,760 | W5: 2,049 | W6: 1,235 | W7: 1,464 |

This chart shows:
In Wave 2, 21% of respondents rated the things they do in life as 9–10 (completely worthwhile), 30% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 10% as 0–2 (not at all worthwhile).
In Wave 3, 21% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 26% as 7–8, 40% as 3–6, and 13% as 0–2.
In Wave 4, 17% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 32% as 7–8, 37% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
In Wave 5, 23% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 29% as 7–8, 33% as 3–6, and 15% as 0–2.
In Wave 6, 23% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 33% as 7–8, 35% as 3–6, and 9% as 0–2.
In Wave 7, 18% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 32% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 12% as 0–2

By age

Weighted base: 16-24: 278 | 25-34: 268 | 35-44: 236 | 45-54: 218 | 55-64: 201 | Over 65: 264

This chart shows:
Aged 16–24: 12% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 25% as 7–8, 48% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
Aged 25–34: 10% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 30% as 7–8, 47% as 3–6, and 13% as 0–2.
Aged 35–44: 22% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 31% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
Aged 45–54: 21% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 41% as 7–8, 33% as 3–6, and 5% as 0–2.
Aged 55–64: 20% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 35% as 7–8, 35% as 3–6, and 10% as 0–2.
Aged over 64: 24% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 32% as 7–8, 32% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.

By sex

Weighted base: Male: 717 | Female: 747

This chart shows:
Male: 16% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 31% as 7–8, 38% as 3–6, and 16% as 0–2.
Female: 20% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 33% as 7–8, 40% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2

By disability

Weighted base: Disability: 293 | No disability: 1,171

This chart shows:
With a disability: 16% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 12% as 7–8, 41% as 3–6, and 31% as 0–2.
Without a disability: 19% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 37% as 7–8, 38% as 3–6, and 6% as 0–2.

By household income

Weighted base: Up to £19,000: 189 | £20k to £39k: 395 | £40k to £59k: 257 | £60k+: 381

This chart shows:
Household income up to £19,999: 11% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 33% as 7–8, 41% as 3–6, and 15% as 0–2.
Household income £20,000–£39,999: 19% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 29% as 7–8, 41% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.
Household income £40,000–£59,999: 11% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 31% as 7–8, 50% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
Household income £60,000 or more: 24% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 41% as 7–8, 30% as 3–6, and 5% as 0–2

By ethnic group

Weighted base: White 1,266 | Ethnic Minority: 198

This chart shows:
White ethnic group: 20% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 33% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
Ethnic minority group: 7% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 37% as 7–8, 46% as 3–6, and 10% as 0–2.

By housing status

Weighted base: Property owner: 847 | LA renters: 70 | HA renters: 36 | Private renters: 347

This chart shows:
Property owners: 23% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 35% as 7–8, 36% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.
Local authority renters: 12% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 14% as 7–8, 41% as 3–6, and 33% as 0–2.
Housing association renters: 14% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 15% as 7–8, 49% as 3–6, and 22% as 0–2.
Private renters: 13% rated the things they do in their life as 9–10 worthwhile, 19% as 7–8, 56% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.