Table 1 Factors selected for analysis
Factors | Categories |
|---|---|
Life satisfaction | 5 categories from “very dissatisfied” to “very satisfied.” From 2009, the scale was changed to 0 to 10. |
Age category | 15 categories: 12–14, 15–19, …, 75–79, 80 and over. |
Gender | Male or Female |
Province or territory of residence | 11 categories: 10 provinces and a category combining the 3 territories. |
Year of inclusion | 5 categories: 2003, 2005, 2007–2008, 2009–2010, and 2011–2012 |
Self-reported mental health | 5 categories from “poor” to “excellent.” |
Self-reported general Health | 5 categories from “poor” to “excellent.” |
Amount of stress in life | 5 categories from “not at all” to “extreme.” |
Sense of community belonging | 4 categories from “very weak” to “very strong.” |
Household income | 5 categories. Category cut-offs changed over time (see text). |
Personal income | 6 categories. “No income” and 5 other categories identical to household income. |
Self-reported mood or anxiety disorders | Yes, No. |