The surveys conducted in Hawaiʻi reveal varying perceptions of quality of life between business leaders and the general public. Key findings include:
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Perceptions of Hawaiʻi’s Living Conditions:
- Business Leaders: 50% believe Hawaiʻi is now a worse place to live.
- General Public: Nearly 66% feel similarly.
- Both groups scored their perceptions below the neutral midpoint, indicating a negative outlook compared to five years ago.
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Optimism About Thriving in Hawaiʻi:
- Business Leaders: 67% expressed optimism regarding their family’s financial situation.
- General Public: Optimism is split evenly between optimists and pessimists.
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Personal Quality of Life:
- Respondents generally reported a more favorable personal quality of life compared to their views on the state’s overall situation.
- Mean Scores: Business leaders scored a mean of 2.91, while the general public scored 2.61, both above the neutral midpoint.
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Job Satisfaction:
- Business owners generally reported higher job satisfaction, but 22% rated their job satisfaction as poor or mediocre.
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Financial Satisfaction:
- Higher satisfaction rates among older adults, those with degrees, and Oʻahu residents.
- Income level strongly correlated with financial satisfaction.
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Health and Leisure Life:
- Health satisfaction was notably high across demographics, especially among older respondents.
- Leisure life satisfaction also received positive ratings, particularly among women and older adults.
Overall, while individuals may feel content with their personal circumstances, there’s a prevalent sentiment of concern regarding the overall quality of life in Hawaiʻi.
