Women in Aberdeen are the unhappiest in Scotland
Research published this week shows that women aged 18-24 in Aberdeen are the unhappiest in Scotland.
Research published this week shows that women aged 18-24 in Aberdeen are the unhappiest in Scotland.
The Bank of Scotland's happiness index, which quantifies how happy people are in the communities in which they live, found women are far more content with their lives.
But the survey results also revealed those aged 18 to 24 are the unhappiest age group, with a score below the Scotland average. As they reach 25-34 the score increases but then dips slightly for the 35-44s before rising sharply for the 45-54 age group. But it is the retirement age of over 65 when people are happiest in life.
Across the country, Dundee was in second place on the happiness index by region, with 30% saying they are very happy'' with their lives while 39% in the Highlands said the same.
Aberdeen, Fife and Central Scotland seemed to be the least happy regions, having happiness scores four points below the Scottish average. The research was completed by YouGov and the findings were based on 3,215 online interviews between December 12 and January 5.