Subjective well-being (SWB) is a desirable goal for the society as a whole and in particular for young adults (i.e., those aged 18â 34) who are a crucial segment of a population. Their importance emerges not only as citizens of contemporary society, but also as citizens of the future society both as participants in democracies and as constituents of the economic labour force. At the same time, young adults are a very vulnerable group that has been particularly affected by the economic downturn. Therefore, young adultsâ well-being is increasingly drawing the attention of European policymakers. This paper explores the determinants of SWB of young adults in Europe and examines especially the impact of institutional trust on the overall life satisfaction. Structural equation modelling was used to test main research hypotheses concerning the presence of a positive relation between level of trust and overall life satisfaction once psychological traits, evaluative indicators of specific aspects of life and the other individual characteristics are controlled for. Findings reveal interesting cross-country differences, providing useful policy implications.

D'Agostino, A., Grilli, G., Regoli, A. (2019). The Determinants of Subjective Well-Being of Young Adults in Europe. APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE, 14(1), 85-112 [10.1007/s11482-017-9582-z].

The Determinants of Subjective Well-Being of Young Adults in Europe

D'Agostino, Antonella;Regoli, Andrea
2019-01-01

Abstract

Subjective well-being (SWB) is a desirable goal for the society as a whole and in particular for young adults (i.e., those aged 18â 34) who are a crucial segment of a population. Their importance emerges not only as citizens of contemporary society, but also as citizens of the future society both as participants in democracies and as constituents of the economic labour force. At the same time, young adults are a very vulnerable group that has been particularly affected by the economic downturn. Therefore, young adultsâ well-being is increasingly drawing the attention of European policymakers. This paper explores the determinants of SWB of young adults in Europe and examines especially the impact of institutional trust on the overall life satisfaction. Structural equation modelling was used to test main research hypotheses concerning the presence of a positive relation between level of trust and overall life satisfaction once psychological traits, evaluative indicators of specific aspects of life and the other individual characteristics are controlled for. Findings reveal interesting cross-country differences, providing useful policy implications.
2019
D'Agostino, A., Grilli, G., Regoli, A. (2019). The Determinants of Subjective Well-Being of Young Adults in Europe. APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE, 14(1), 85-112 [10.1007/s11482-017-9582-z].
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