Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We examine the potential associations between self-rated health, employment situation, relationship status and personal wellbeing in young adults with and without a history of language impairment (LI).
METHODS: In total, 172 24-year-olds from the UK participated, with approximately half (N = 84) having a history of LI. Personal wellbeing was measured using ratings from three questions from the Office for National Statistics regarding life satisfaction, happiness and life being worthwhile.
RESULTS: There were similarities between individuals with a history of LI and their age-matched peers in self-rated personal wellbeing. However, regression analyses revealed self-rated health was the most consistent predictor of personal wellbeing for individuals with a history of LI in relation to life satisfaction (21% of variance), happiness (11%) and perceptions that things one does in life are worthwhile (32%). None of the regression analyses were significant for their peers.
CONCLUSIONS: Similarities on ratings of wellbeing by young adults with and without a history of LI can mask heterogeneity and important differences. Young adults with a history of LI are more vulnerable to the effects of health, employment and relationship status on their wellbeing than their peers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 20-28 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Social science and medicine |
| Volume | 160 |
| Early online date | 8 May 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2016 |
Bibliographical note
© 2016 The AuthorsKeywords
- Adult
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Employment
- Female
- Health Status
- Humans
- Language Disorders
- Male
- Personal Satisfaction
- Quality of Life
- Regression Analysis
- Self Report
- Sexual Partners
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- United Kingdom
- Journal Article
