Health and Subjective Wellbeing in Algeria: A Developing Country in Transition |
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Authors: | Habib Tiliouine |
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Institution: | (1) Laboratory of Educational Processes & Social Context (Labo-PECS), University of Oran-Senia, BP 1524, El-Menaouar, Oran, 31000, Algeria |
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Abstract: | This paper explores the effects of health on wellbeing in a sample of 2,909 Algerians who participated in a survey using the
Personal Wellbeing Index in 2005. The survey took place 3 years after the end of a violent civil war and the start of an economic
recovery based on oil and gas. Survey participants were divided into two groups on the basis of their yes/no responses to
a question about the existence of a chronic health condition. Their scores were then compared for the Personal Wellbeing Index,
objective self-report health questions, and additional items relating to culture, environment and social networks. Correlational
analyses and regressions were conducted to explore the relationship between health status, measures of health, and subjective
wellbeing. Significant differences are found between the two groups in feelings of pain, anxiety and level of normal sleep,
which further validate the comparison. The results show a marginal difference in Personal Wellbeing Index score in favour
of the healthier group, due principally to the effect of the Health Domain. Moreover, the healthier group showed significantly
higher satisfaction with marriage, friendship and family relationships, which raises the question of the direction of causation
between the state of health and social relationships. Findings are discussed in relation to health provision in Algeria and
previous SWB research. |
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