Dr Ferdi Botha
Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne
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Business & Economics
The ‘perfect storm’ causing Australians psychological distress
Over the past 15 years, more Australians have experienced growing psychological distress, finds the annual HILDA survey, but it’s bigger than smartphones and social media
Business & Economics
A COVID-19 state of mind
The latest HILDA Survey shows the pandemic and lockdown accelerated the already declining mental health of younger Australians, but there may be worse to come
Business & Economics
Distress signals
Australians are increasingly reporting feelings of psychological distress, in a trend that has likely been exacerbated by the pandemic
Business & Economics
What’s the impact of self-control on our lives?
Greater self-control is associated with improved life outcomes including health and satisfaction
Business & Economics
A third of Australians under chronic time stress
The HILDA survey suggests that not having enough time is a significant social problem with ramifications for health and wellbeing
Business & Economics
Are you OK Australia?
Australians report high levels of life satisfaction but there are gaps – Indigenous Australians, immigrants and the unemployed fare worse. And a warning on COVID-19 fallout, social ties are important
Business & Economics
Losing our religion
Australians are rapidly dropping their religious affiliation. Even among those who are religious, the importance of their faith is relatively low, the HILDA Survey finds
Business & Economics
Pets and Australians: Who has what?
HILDA reveals that almost half of Australian households have a dog, and around two-thirds have at least one pet, with cats and fish also popular at home