View the indicators and measures for Domain 7: Individual, family and social life: Inequality in the capability to enjoy individual, family and social life, to express yourself and to have self-respect.
Description
The capability to enjoy individual, family and social life, to express yourself, have self-respect, avoid loneliness and social isolation is fundamental for people to achieve a good quality of life. The freedom to develop as a person, form intimate relationships and to enjoy equality within these relationships are important aspects of individuals' personal lives. Measures include perceptions of freedom of choice and control over the way life turns out, ability to practice religion or beliefs without facing hostility. The domain includes inequality measures in relation to loneliness, self-confidence, self-respect and self-esteem.
Measurement considerations
Inequality measures in this domain include perceptions (for example, freedom of choice and control), experience (for example, experience of religious hostility) and incidence (for example, getting married at an early age (before 15 and 18 years). Some measure inequality in ordinal variables such as self-esteem, self-confidence and loneliness.
A number of the inequality measures included in this domain will not be found in official statistics but household surveys are a good source of information.
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| Freedom to develop as a person, maintain dignity, self-respect, self-esteem and self-confidence; freedom to express yourself | ||
Indicator:
Personal autonomy and freedom to develop as a person and live the life you choose Measures:
Percentage who feel able to be themselves: (a) with their family, (b) with friends, and (c) in public Percentage who feel able to practice their religion or beliefs freely Percentage who feel that they have freedom of choice and control over the way their life turns out Percentage who feel that they have sufficient control in making personal decisions that affect their everyday activities Inequality in life satisfaction
Indicator:
Have freedom from stigma, harassment and discrimination; enjoy dignity and self-respect, self-esteem and self-confidence Measures:
Inequality in self-esteem - using for example, the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES) Reference: UN SDG:
10.3.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law 16.B.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law Inequality in self-confidence Inequality in the experiences of dignity and respect Percentage of the population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law Reference: UN SDG:
10.3.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law 16.B.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law Percentage of the population reporting that the city or area where they live is a good place or not a good place to live for (a) immigrants from other countries; (b) gay or lesbian people Group Grievance indicator. Discrimination, powerlessness, ethnic violence, communal violence, sectarian violence, and religious violence, measured on a scale on 0 (low pressures) to 10 (very high pressures). Reference: UN SDG:
10.3.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law 16.B.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law Percentage experiencing religious hostility | ||
| Form and maintain intimate relationships, friendships and a family; enjoy independence and equality in primary relationships, including marriage, be confident that they will be treated with dignity and respect | ||
Indicator:
Being able to form and pursue the relationships you want, free to make decisions on when to form and start a family, live as a family and have a say on family life Measures:
Percentage for whom others decide on their behalf who they form their primary relationship with Percentage of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18 Reference: UN SDG:
5.3.1
Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18 Percentage of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care Reference: UN SDG:
5.6.1
Proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care Percentage of children who maintain contact with non-resident parent after parental separation | ||
| Enjoy family life, including in the context of global displacement and international migration | ||
Indicator:
Enjoy family life in the context of global displacement and international migration Measures:
Percentage or number separated from family due to displacement, migration and work | ||
| Spend time with others including wider family and know that there is someone who can be counted on when help is needed | ||
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Having social support and freedom from social isolation Measures:
Percentage meeting relatives or friends at least once a week Percentage who feel lonely Percentage who in times of trouble have relatives or friends who they can count on to help when needed | ||
| Be free to enjoy a social life, engage in cultural and other valued activities (including voluntary work) | ||
Indicator:
Being able to participate in key social and cultural occasions which matter to you Measures:
Percentage who say they have been unable to participate in important social or cultural occasions and reasons why | ||