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

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

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...

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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/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111974/1/202407162232076._Burhan_2024.pdf

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