THE IMPACT OF OBJECTIVE AND PERCEIVED RELATIVE INCOMES ON HEALTH OUTCOMES IN TURKEY: INSIGHTS FROM THE LIFE IN TRANSITION SURVEY

Authors : Mustafa Özer

Pages : 155-167

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research examines the relationship between objective and perceived relative incomes and health outcomes in Turkey, drawing data from the Life in Transition Survey (LITS) III. The analysis is stratified by gender, employment status, marital status, and educational attainment. Objective income consistently correlates positively with health, with the relationship being particularly strong for employed males. On the other hand, perceived relative income significantly influences health, especially among female subgroups and the unemployed. Disparities in health outcomes based on marital status, age, and education emerge: married males, individuals below 35, and those with below-median education display pronounced associations between objective income and health. The findings emphasize the multifaceted relationships between objective income, perceived economic status, and health, highlighting the need for tailored interventions for health across distinct demographic segments in transitional settings like Turkey.
Keywords : Türkiye, Gelir, Sağlık, Lojit, LITS