A recent survey conducted from April 3 to April 17 in Hong Kong has revealed concerning findings regarding the Family Happiness Index and the declining state of family mental well-being. The survey collected 1,356 online questionnaires and assessed various factors, including family happiness, personal happiness, psychological capital, family cohesion, health status, and resilience.
According to the survey commissioned by the School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, this year’s Family Happiness Index in Hong Kong scored 6.57 on a scale of 1 to 10, representing a decline from the previous year’s score of 6.98. Notably, 17 percent of the respondents reported that their families were unhappy, almost doubling the percentage from 9.8 percent in 2022. Furthermore, the score for family mental well-being stood at 6.52, lower than the previous year’s score of 6.94. Only 55.2 percent of respondents considered their family’s mental state healthy, indicating a decline of nearly 10 percent compared to the previous year.
