{"id":9181,"date":"2026-06-19T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ca-personalfinancemobility.com\/?post_type=actualite&#038;p=9181"},"modified":"2026-06-16T16:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:39:18","slug":"has-well-being-become-a-luxury-for-the-french","status":"publish","type":"actualite","link":"https:\/\/www.ca-personalfinancemobility.com\/en\/actualite\/has-well-being-become-a-luxury-for-the-french\/","title":{"rendered":"Has well-being become a luxury for the French?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>Taking care of one\u2019s mental and physical health is now a priority. But this ambition runs up against an economic reality: not everyone in France has the same means to achieve it.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A priority now firmly established<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-being has become a central concern. Nearly 79% of French people believe that mental health should be a priority, and the vast majority have already incorporated at least one practice into their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shift marks a turning point: people in France are no longer passively enduring their balance\u2014they are actively trying to preserve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A budget that falls short of expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, the resources devoted to well-being remain limited. On average, people in France spend \u20ac58 per month, while estimating that they would need \u20ac95 to meet their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This \u20ac37 gap reflects a concrete reality: well-being has become a discretionary expense, subject to overall budget constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost: the main barrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gap has direct consequences. A majority of people in France must make trade-offs in their practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>61% give up certain activities due to lack of financial means<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22% identify cost as the main barrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is therefore not a lack of interest in well-being, but the ability to fully access it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significant inequalities between groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budget differences highlight major disparities in access. Lower-income households spend around \u20ac45 per month on well-being, compared with over \u20ac100 for higher-income groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the amounts, these differences shape the types of practices available\u2014from simple solutions to more structured support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-being: a necessity\u2026 but under constraint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-being has not strictly become a luxury. It remains a widely shared priority. However, it is increasingly perceived as such in certain situations, especially when resources are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practical terms, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>well-being spending is often adjusted to fit the budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>some practices are postponed or abandoned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access varies significantly depending on individual circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-being is a priority for people in France, but access remains constrained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>79% consider mental health a major issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac58 is spent on average each month, compared with an estimated need of \u20ac95<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>61% give up certain practices due to lack of means<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22% see cost as the main obstacle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bloc-jedhaXclover-editable-cards\" >\n                                <div class=\"content\">\n            <div class=\"editable-cards\" role=\"list\">\n               \n<section class=\"jedha-card-to-be-completed \"  role=\"listitem\" style='--background-color: #d8ead7;'>\n                          <div class=\"no-picto\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"jedha-card-content\">\n        <div class=\"jedha-card-content-text\">\n            <h2 class=\"jedha-card-content-title\" style=\"--title-h2-color:#000000;\">Discover the study :<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"jedha-card-content-footer\">\n<a role=\"button\" \n    target=\"_blank\" \n    href=\"https:\/\/www.ca-personalfinancemobility.com\/publication\/les-francais-consacrent-chaque-mois-58-euros-a-leur-bien-etre\/?doing_wp_cron=1781619618.7902109622955322265625\" \n    class=\"btn btn-secondary ghost\" \n     \n     \n     \n     aria-label=\"Sofinscope Well-being 2026, nouvel onglet\">\n    <div >\n                    <span>Sofinscope Well-being 2026<\/span>\n            <\/div>  \n<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n          \n        <\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking care of one\u2019s mental and physical health is now a priority. 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