Multiple Pathways to Well-being: An Asymmetric Analysis of the Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey

Engage Nova Scotia (ENS) leads the Quality of Life (QoL) Initiative in Nova Scotia (NS). In 2019, we asked ~13,000 Nova Scotians about 230-questions on their perceptions, feelings, and behaviors related to wellbeing. The results provided the largest single non-government dataset in Canada. We’re now preparing to do a novel analysis of the 2019 survey results to uncover new insights, as well as a follow-up survey in 2025 to check in on Nova Scotians and see how their wellbeing has changed, and what might be driving those changes. To accomplish this, we are seeking academic help to conduct a new analysis, provide advice on constructing the next iteration of the survey, and help build better data visualization tools which will be used by ENS and policy makers to help improve wellbeing for all Nova Scotians. By building on the lessons learned from the 2019 survey, we hope to use the follow-up data to help build positive change within communities.

Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Loughlin;Anika Cloutier

Student:

Partner:

Engage Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

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