Poll finds most happy with quality of life in Taiwan

2015/08/14

Around 82 percent of people in Taiwan are happy with their overall quality of life, the highest level in eight years, according to the National Development Council Aug. 12.

In the annual QOL survey based on 19 indicators, nearly 71 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with household economic conditions, also an all-time high since 2008. Less than 26 percent said the opposite, the lowest level over the same period.

More than 88 percent believe they have a fulfilling family life, while only 9 percent said otherwise. Over 85 percent feel that their neighborhoods are safe, but 12 percent disagree.

When it comes to environmental issues, 85 percent, 84 percent and 64 percent of those surveyed are satisfied with garbage management, effluent treatment and quality of air in their neighborhoods, respectively.

Concerning employment conditions, 72 percent perceive their current work environment and conditions as acceptable, with 57 percent happy about their job performances. A total of 69 percent enjoy a comfortable leisure life, but 22 percent feel differently.

In other areas of interest, 75 percent see themselves as enjoying adequate consumer protection, 72 percent view the public places they frequently visit as safe, while 79 percent and 65 percent, respectively, are positive about the quality of health care and transportation safety.

Regarding social involvement, 41 percent expressed contentment, yet nearly 49 percent said they have never participated in any such activity. Although 28 percent are pleased with the opportunities available in lifelong education, 65 percent said they have no experience in this area.

Conducted June 29-30 through telephone interviews, the survey involved 1,076 individuals aged 20 and above. It has a 95 percent confidence level and a margin of error of 2.99 percent.

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=233782&ctNode=413)