Measuring wellbeing

A framework for social statisticsGarth Bode

ESA/STAT/AC.161/2

For example:

Areas of concern

Population

Family and communityHealthEducation and

trainingWorkEconomic

resourcesHousingCrime and

justiceCulture and leisure

Individual wellbeing

Societal wellbeing

Wellbeing

transactions

Population groups

Indigenous people Males/females

Elderly people

Children/youth

Long-term unemployed Low income familiesHouseholds in rental

housingCommunities in

selected localities

The basic wellbeing framework

Aspects of life contributing to wellbeing Areas of concern

Support and nurture through family and community Family and community

Freedom from disability and illness Health

Realisation of personal potential through education Education and training

Satisfying and rewarding work both economic & non-economic Work

Command over economic resources, enabling consumption Economic resources

Shelter, security and privacy, through housing Housing

Personal safety and protection from crime Crime and justice

Time for and access to cultural and leisure activities Culture and leisure

Areas of concern

Population groups

Children and youth Indigenous people Women Retired people Long-term unemployed Low income families Older people Overseas born

Lone parents People with disabilities

Selected pop'n groups

Family & Community

Health Education & Training

Work Economic resources

Housing Crime & Justice

Culture & Leisure

Unemployed

Retirees

Indigenous people

Olderpeople

Lone parents

Children

etc

Wellbeing matrix - areas of concern by population groups

Areas of social concern

Social transactions

Criminal Justice Framework

Areas of concern and ABS structure National Statistical Centres Household Survey Centres

Population groups and survey content Core data items

A template for analysis Australian Social Trends

The framework in action

An enhanced wellbeing framework

Personal Resources

Cultural, political, legal and institutional context

Areas of concern

PopulationFamily and community

HealthEducation and training

WorkEconomic resources

HousingCrime and justiceCulture and leisure

Individual wellbeing

Societal wellbeing

Wellbeing

transactions

Population groups

Indigenous people Males/females

Elderly people Children/youth

Long -term unemployed Low Income families

Households in rental housingCommunities in selected localities

Natural Capital

Produced and Financial Capital

Human Capital Social Capital

Community resources

NaturalattributesGenetic

contribution

Personality type

IntrovertExtrovert

Attitudes and beliefs

Life history experience

Environment

Economy

Societyindividuals/

living together

Measures of Australia's Progress

Treasury wellbeing framework

Looking ahead Information and communications technology Environmental concern Social inclusion/multiple disadvantage