Over 70% of Maltese and Gozitans said they plan their lives while 29% said they live on a day-to-day basis.

This has emerged from the first scientific study in the country on how the Maltese identity is evolving.

The results of the survey were published today during a national one day seminar taking place at the Verdala Palace under the patronage of the President of Malta George Vella.

Statistician and university lecturer Vincent Marmara said that the survey was carried out between April and May of this year, among 1,064 people, and dealt with various aspects including religion, culture, employment, the daily choices which the Maltese make, rights, politics and finances.

The survey showed that men plan their lives more than women (77.5% – men vs 64.1% – women).

It also emerged that widows are more likely to live their lives day by day (90.5%) while those over 65 are the least who plan their lives (28.5%).

People with a higher level of education tend to plan their lives more while all students who replied to his survey said they plan their lives.

The more income tax people pay, the more likely they are to plan their lives.

it also emerged that those who live in the Southern Harbour region are the ones who live day by day the most.

Source: TVM