The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the subjective well-being of the Belgian population

Abstract Background Data from European studies suggest that well-being declined during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic's consequences on an overall nations’ well-being remains inadequately explored, especially over time. This study aims to map the long-term impact of the pandemic on the subjective well-being (SWB) of Belgian citizens. Methods Using a repeated cross-sectional study design, data were collected in representative samples of the Belgian population at 5 different time points during the period from February 2020 until December 2022. Life evaluation was... Mehr ...