Is it so good to be alone? – The emotional state and life satisfaction of singles on the basis of the 2016 microcensus Cover Image

Olyan jó egyedül? – A szinglik érzelmi állapota, élettel való elégedettsége a 2016. évi mikrocenzus adatai alapján
Is it so good to be alone? – The emotional state and life satisfaction of singles on the basis of the 2016 microcensus

Author(s): Irén Rövid
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Központi Statisztikai Hivatal
Keywords: singles; subjective well-being; microcensus; happiness; loneliness

Summary/Abstract: The study examines the living conditions and subjective well-being of a smaller group of the one-person households – those who lives in separated households – the so-called „Singles”on the Basis of 2016 Microcensus. It seeks answer for that how often lived happy and lonely emotional state and how much were they satisfied with their lives and it’s designated areas according to the results of the survey. Furthermore it is seeking to place singles in society based on subjective indicators show on to the differences in the main areas in Hungary. It also aims to explain how the number and proportion of Singles changed between 2001 and 2016, as well as the characteristics of an"average" single in 2016. Research has shown that in long-term relationships, especially with their spouses, they are happier, more satisfied with their lives than Singles. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to compare the values of Singles with married people.

  • Issue Year: 60/2020
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 224-248
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Hungarian