Almost half of Ukrainians satisfied with jobs, living conditions, 38% with their health, 27% with life overall – survey
Ukrainians report high satisfaction with family relationships (65% satisfied) and with their relationships with others (64%), according to results from a sociological survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre's sociological service from September 20-26 and presented at a press conference held by Interfax-Ukraine on Wednesday.
In addition, the survey found that the proportion of people satisfied with their jobs (49% versus 14% dissatisfied) and housing conditions (45% versus 22%) outweighs those dissatisfied. Other areas where satisfaction levels are higher than dissatisfaction include health (38% satisfied, 25% dissatisfied), the quality of goods and services (33% vs. 25%), social standing (32% vs. 26%), ability to meet cultural needs (30.5% vs. 26%), and general life satisfaction (27% vs. 23%).
Respondents were evenly split when it came to satisfaction with the ability to pursue an education or provide it for their children and grandchildren (28% satisfied, 27% dissatisfied), as well as with freedom to make critical life decisions (28% satisfied, 30.5% dissatisfied).
However, 65% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the country's overall situation, and 57% with the level of social justice in society.
More citizens are dissatisfied than satisfied with the performance of central and local authorities (48% vs. 13%), the country's socio-political system (47% vs. 12%), the level of democratic development (44% vs. 16%), their future prospects and chances for improvement (40.5% vs. 17%), their influence over public life in their city or village (40% vs. 13%), the protection of civil rights (39% vs. 16%), opportunities to participate in civic and political organizations (35% vs. 18%), financial well-being (35% vs. 25.5%), ability to enjoy leisure time (34% vs. 28%), and the possibility of personal growth and self-realization (33% vs. 26%).
The face-to-face survey was conducted across government-controlled areas not actively engaged in combat, involving 2,016 respondents aged 18 and older. The sample reflects the demographic composition of Ukraine's adult population as of early 2022. The theoretical margin of error does not exceed 2.3%, though additional biases may arise due to the impacts of the Russian aggression.
