Optimism among Americans is highest in those dwelling in the cities in more than five years. Levels are highest everywhere, but especially in the South. More and more Americans consider their lives “getting better.” Around 62% say that the area or city they reside in is better that it has ever been since 2008. The level of optimism has been increasing since the start of the year. These are some of the findings of a Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index that was released on Thursday.
Contributing factors
It is not only optimism that is high amongst Americans today. There is also an increase in how confident they are of the economy and how they perceive their living conditions. There are also widespread reports of the best number of job creation in years. What all these numbers are saying is that Americans these days are feeling pretty good in about the economic conditions not just in the national level but locally and individually as well.
West vs. East
In February 2009, the percentage of Americans who perceived their lives as getting better was down to 51.1%. Less people thought that their lives were better. The outlook was generally downtrodden in 2010 and 2011 but recovery started in 2012.
February 2009 marked the lowest point of optimism in the country, particularly in cities. The current increase in optimism increased more in the West than in the East. People in the East Coast are the least optimistic of their plight this year as it were in 2009.
The Gallup poll
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index is a provider of information on the wellbeing of people in the United States. The survey was done within the period of May 1-31 through telephone interviews conducted nationwide using landline phones as well as mobile phones. This particular Gallup survey had 15,735 participants. All the participants are adults aged 18 years and older. The participants come from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and were all chosen using random sampling methods. The Gallup poll is known for imparting the best in-class solutions for a much healthier world.
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