Comparative analysis of the quality of life of the population of the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

The disproportion in the quality of life of the population between and within the regions of the Russian Federation is a phenomenon caused by objective factors. Identification of such disproportions is possible when conducting a comparative analysis of various indicators of the quality of life, both objective and subjective. The purpose of the study presented in this article was to compare and identify differences in the quality of life of the population of the Arctic and non-Arctic territories of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) based on the calculation of indices of respondents’ subjective assessments on the social, economic and political life of the population of the republic. The study was based on a database formed from the results of a sociological survey «Subjective assessment of the quality of life and well-being of the population of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)» conducted by the authors. Three components of the quality of life of the population (social, economic and political) were identified, in accordance with which the integral indices were calculated and the obtained indices were compared for the corresponding regions of Yakutia. Each integral index was calculated on the basis of partial indices, revealing the degree of satisfaction of the population with respect to various groups of issues of social, economic and political life. The index values for almost all groups of issues testified to the resolution of a wide range of issues, especially for the Arctic zone of the republic. The study confirms the thesis that the regions of the Arctic zone lag behind the rest of the republic in terms of social and economic life. The results of such studies based on data from subjective assessments and further calculations of integral indices can be introduced into methods for assessing the quality of life of the population and contribute to a clearer definition of directions for taking measures to equalize disproportions and differences in the quality of life of the population of the region. They can also be used as an additional source of information when analyzing the quality of life by methods based on objective assessments. Further comparison of subjective assessments with the results obtained on the basis of objective indicators of the quality of life will make it possible to specify directions for improving the quality of life of the population.

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