Positive mental health, quality of life and social support experienced by people living alone in Finland (POMELA)

Project's overall aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the factors and mechanism related to well-being of adults living alone in Finland.

Objectives

Project's main objective is to study the associations between living alone and aspects of well-being such as positive mental health, quality of life and social support.

Implementation

A multi-method approach is emphasized through data, methodology and research triangulation in order to answer the research questions. The research project combines quantitative data from existing datasets with new data from empirically conducted questionnaire survey and qualitative focus group interviews.

Partners

National Institute for Health and Welfare

Funding

Academy of Finland

Contact information

Pia Solin
Chief Specialist
tel. 029 524 7332
email: [email protected]

Nina Tamminen
Senior Planning Officer
tel. 029524 7331
email: [email protected]