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The Relationship between Regional Amenities and Well-Being before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan

The Relationship between Regional Amenities and Well-Being before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan
Date:
18 June 2024
Category:
COVID-19
Authors:
Yoko Konishi
Tags:
COVID-19, regional amenities, digitalisation, Japan, well-being

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Did subjective well-being change in Japan with the prolonged restriction of activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Data from a Cabinet Office survey of 50,000 people from pre-pandemic times to the present were used to observe how demographic variables, economic status, connections with others, and regional amenities affected their subjective well-being. Using the most recent survey results, it is observed that applying digital technology to work, communications, and consumer behaviours increased happiness.

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