R - Relational

Goal

GOAL

R.2

Quality relationships

People have the time and resources to nurture quality relationships.

PART OF

Relational

Goal description

People who are more socially connected to family, friends and the wider community are happier, physically healthier and live longer, with fewer mental health problems than people who are less well connected. Social relationships — both quantity and quality — affect mental health, health behaviour, physical health, and the risk of mortality. It is also the case that relationship breakdown is a leading cause of homelessness.

Available Indicators

R.2.1
Someone to rely on
R.2.2
Loneliness
R.2.3
Relationship conflict
R.2.4
Childhood trauma
R.2.5
Neighbourhood support
R.2.6
Domestic abuse

Indicators

R.2.1

Someone to rely on

Geographical coverage

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

Yes

Footnote

Estimates based on those aged 16 and over. The figures for ‘Partner’ for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are based on low sample sizes and should be treated with caution

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R.2.2

Loneliness

Geographical coverage

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

National indicators of loneliness are not comparable due to different data sources for each country.

Footnote

For more information on how each country produces measures of loneliness, please see source information in 'more details.'

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R.2.3

Relationship conflict

Geographical coverage

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

Yes

Footnote

Calculated using the proportion of 10-15 year olds who said they argued with their mother, father or both at least once a week.

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R.2.4

Childhood trauma

Geographical coverage

England and Wales

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

Yes

Footnote

This is an underestimate of child abuse as abuse against 16 and 17 year olds is not included. Questions asked in a module to 18-74 year olds in 2018-2019.

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R.2.5