Measuring and Valuing Multidimensional Subjective Well-Being for Children and Adolescents

This thesis examines how subjective well-being (SWB) can be measured and valued for children and adolescents. Young people experience well-being differently from adults, yet existing measures often overlook their priorities. This research reviews available well-being tools, identifies key life areas that matter to young people, and analyses how these areas contribute to overall life satisfaction using international and Australian data. It also compares well-being measures with common health measures. The findings support better tools for including young people’s voices in policy evaluation and for designing programs that improve their well-being.