Moreover, the proportion of people selecting the highest ratings for each aspect of personal wellbeing had increased significantly, with over a quarter (26.8 per cent) of people aged 16 and over rating their life satisfaction at the highest levels, compared with only 5.6 per cent at the lowest.
Contrary to the government's assertion when the policy was introduced that it would have no negative impact on health and wellbeing, the study concludes that the bedroom tax has "increased poverty and had broad-ranging adverse effects on health, wellbeing and social relationships".
The difference in resources between communities, both in rural and urban areas, has increased inequality and affected older people's wellbeing.
"This is the period at which wage rates typically peak and is the best time to work and earn the most, even at the expense of present wellbeing, so as to have increased wealth and wellbeing later in life," he said.
In the largest trial to date, published last year in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, breast cancer survivors who practised mindfulness were found to have increased calm and wellbeing, better sleep and less physical pain.
Locally appropriate, integrated social and technical solutions maintaining this positive cycle have increased the quality of ecosystems and the wellbeing of local people.
Kennedy and Rochford: "Those who are coached or mentored tend to have increased job satisfaction, confidence in their role and occupational wellbeing.
The University of Newcastle paper concluded the tax had "increased poverty and had broad-ranging adverse effects on health, wellbeing and social relationships".
Specifically, frail people had increased odds of both 12-month mortality and discharge to higher level of care if they had a low levels of: wellbeing, sense of control, social activities and enjoyment of their home/neighbourhood.
