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Abstract
Objective: We examine the potential associations between self-rated health, employment situation, relationship status and personal wellbeing in young adults with and without a history of language impairment (LI). Methods: In total, 172 24-year-olds from the UK participated, with approximately half (N = 84) having a history of LI. Personal wellbeing was measured using ratings from three questions from the Office for National Statistics regarding life satisfaction, happiness and life being worthwhile. Results: There were similarities between individuals with a history of LI and their age-matched peers in self-rated personal wellbeing. However, regression analyses revealed self-rated health was the most consistent predictor of personal wellbeing for individuals with a history of LI in relation to life satisfaction (21% of variance), happiness (11%) and perceptions that things one does in life are worthwhile (32%). None of the regression analyses were significant for their peers. Conclusions: Similarities on ratings of wellbeing by young adults with and without a history of LI can mask heterogeneity and important differences. Young adults with a history of LI are more vulnerable to the effects of health, employment and relationship status on their wellbeing than their peers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 20-28 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Social Science and Medicine |
Volume | 160 |
Early online date | 8 May 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
Keywords
- employment
- language impairment
- relationship status
- self-rated health
- wellbeing
- young adulthood
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SLI and Adulthood: Identifying Pathways to Resilience / Maladjustment in Personal, Social and Societal Functioning
Durkin, K. (Principal Investigator)
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)
1/06/11 → 30/09/15
Project: Research