Аналіз чинників впливу на якість життя населення України

Abstract

The article is concerned with developing methodical recommendations for assessing the factors of influence on life quality of the population of Ukraine. The algorithm for analysis of factors of influence on life quality of the population of Ukraine is proposed, which includes the following sequence of stages: formation of an information array of data on the level and quality of life of the population in the context of Ukrainian regions; identification of the factors influencing the quality of life of the population of Ukraine (selection of the method for extraction of factors, determination of the number of factors, assessment of factor loads, rotation of factors (if necessary), interpretation of factors); development of proposals for modifications of social standards. A generalization of the results of factor analysis for 2004–2018 allowed to allocate the factors of influence on life quality of the population of Ukraine: material well-being; demographic development; safety; stratification of the population; availability of medical care; ecological security. When forming social standards, it is necessary to take into account not only the norms of material wealth (income per person) and the provision of basic needs of the population (food availability), but also the availability of medical service, educational services and secure living conditions. In Ukraine, the stratification of the population has increased, so social standards should be aimed at reducing this stratification, including in the regional context, by stabilizing local budgets. The close relationship of employment and material well-being indicators justifies the need to stimulate employment of the population. Protecting the population from the negative consequences of ecological deterioration should be one of the areas of interaction between social policy and environmental policy.