Are you an eternal optimist? In other words, for you, is the glass always half full? Are you physical and mental health good? Do you run into many people you know when you’re out doing your Saturday shopping? If so, it’s highly likely that you have a stronger sense of belonging to your community.
A strong sense of belonging to the community is often associated with positive quality of life indicators. Some factors that can affect your well-being include a stimulating job, decent income, access to a park, and volunteering.
However, social and economic problems, such as experiences with discrimination and job insecurity, can impact a person’s sense of belonging to their local community. For example, 36% of people living in households that experienced financial difficulties in meeting their basic household needs during the pandemic had a strong sense of belonging to their local community, compared with 49% of those living in households that experienced no financial difficulties.
Did you know that with a rate of 55%, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador were particularly attached to their community? Whether you’re a woman, an immigrant, a baby boomer or you live in a rural area, see how Canadians’ sense of belonging to their community compares, based on various characteristics.
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