Measurement of Subjective Well-being under Capability Approach in Poland
Measurement of Subjective Well-being under Capability Approach in Poland

Summary/Abstract: As a part of the European Statistical System, a general concept of measuring the quality of life waspresented, defining its dimensions and partial indicators. The methodological objective of the study is to operationalizethe measurement of subjective well-being(SW-B). The proposed method of measuring SW-B is basedon the above concept, while incorporating the Sen’s capabilities approach. The operationalization was performedusing the MIMIC model. This model incorporates both observable functionings (SW-B indicators) and sociodemographiccharacteristics of individuals (conversion factors). The two sets of variables are linked through thelatent capabilities, which are interpreted as the SW-B measures. Empirical analysis of the SW-B in Poland in 2015was conducted using EU-SILC data. Characteristics influencing the SW-B were identified. The SW-B dependsmostly on self-perceived health and material deprivation. Moreover, higher values of SW-B were observed forthose who work, have 1–2 children and are highly educated.

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