WHAT’S IMPACTING THESE RELATIONSHIPS?
Having fewer relationships with family and friends has a knock-on impact. People with few close family or friends have lower levels of satisfaction and well- being. They are half as likely as those with very many close family or friends to say they always or often feel they have something to look forward to in life or can bounce back quickly after hard times. They are also more likely to have low social trust and engagement levels. Therefore, people with fewer friends and family members are also less likely to participate in community activities. Most people thrive with greater circles centred on trust and connection. Those with less trusted people near them have lower life satisfaction, well-being, community engagement and trust. IMPACT ON MEASURES OF SATISFACTION AND WELL-BEING INCOME
REFLECTIONS ON PUTTING DATA INTO ACTION Most community services often wait for people to come to them. If people with fewer friends and family are more likely to have poor mental health and less likely to participate in community activities, how can our engagement strategies adapt to better reach them?
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