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Regional Differences in Well-Being in Croatia

This study was done as a part of CRO-WELL, a longitudinal study of well-being in Croatia. Sample consisted of N=4844 adult internet users, divided into 6 regions: central (N=506), north-west (N=587), east Croatia (N=705), the north Adriatic coast (N=584), south Adriatic coast (N=581) and Zagreb (N=1881). Results show that Croatians are equally happy and satisfied with their lives, regardless of where they live. Additionally, they are most satisfied with their health and least with future security and standard of living. Looking at the differences among the regions, participants from Zagreb are the most satisfied with the standard of living, as opposed to those from east Croatia and the north Adriatic coast. Residents of east Croatia are more satisfied with their family relations compared to all other regions. The level of job satisfaction is significantly higher in Zagreb compared to the rest of Croatia. Regression analysis revealed that regardless of the region, the level of life satisfaction depends on the standard of living, accomplishment and love. Family is an important contributor to life satisfaction in Zagreb, east Croatia and the north Adriatic coast, while physical appearance was significant only among residents of central Croatia. Satisfaction with health is an important predictor of life satisfaction in the north Adriatic coast and Zagreb. Results will be discussed in relations to the demographic variables and current situation in Croatia.

well-being, Croatia, regions, CRO-WELL

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