Happiness among low-income adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is linked to other social factors, not income level

• Main Authors: Burhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian, Rosnon, Mohd Roslan, Sabri, Mohamad Fazli, Hamsan, Hanina H., Kinainah, Mohd Nor Hafizuddin, Bustami, Mohammad Reevany
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ulster Institute for Social Research 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111974/1/202407162232076._Burhan_2024.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111974/; https://mankindquarterly.org/archive/issue/64-4/5
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Research frequently indicated that improving impoverished people’s income would improve their happiness. However, does this association hold true for low-income households in Malaysia’s urban areas? This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 356 individuals aged 18 to 65 from low-income househ...