UK adults happier than people in Jersey - survey
BBCAdults in Jersey are not as happy and more anxious than those in the UK, according to a survey.
The Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which was sent to 3,500 island households by Statistics Jersey, asked people to score themselves out of 10 for various aspects of their wellbeing.
The results were compared to similar data gathered by the Office for National Statistics in the UK.
It found adults in the UK reported higher levels of life satisfaction, feeling worthwhile and happiness than people living in Jersey.
Statistics Jersey said the survey showed the differences in scores were larger for women in the UK and Jersey compared to the results for men.
UK women recorded 10% higher life satisfaction, 11% higher worthwhile scores and 7% higher happiness than women in Jersey.
Among men, the differences were 6%, 4% and 1% respectively.
The results showed anxiety levels were 6% lower for men and 15% lower for women in the UK compared to Jersey.
The survey also showed average wellbeing scores were lower among islanders who were struggling to cope financially.
Debbie Taylor, president of Soroptimist International in Jersey - a group which aims to improve the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and opportunities, said she thinks rent and food costs had put more pressure on women.
"There are so many people now who are suffering financially because of the cost of living," she added.
Deputy Louise Doublet said having more female politicians could result in policies which provided specific support for women.
She hoped more female candidates would stand for election in June 2026.
But she also thought high rents mean some women stayed in relationships which are unfulfilling and potentially dangerous in some circumstances.
"I think the cost of living and the cost of housing does make it difficult for women to live independently if that's what they want to do," Doublet said.
"It can make it difficult for women to leave situations where there's domestic abuse."
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