Psychology
8 years ago

Income Strongly Linked to Happiness and Life Satisfaction in Malaysia.

A Note on Happiness and Life Satisfaction in Malaysia
Mei Chin Boo, Siew Hwa Yen, Hock Eam Lim

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The study looked at happiness and life satisfaction in Malaysia. They found that income, health, employment, and financial satisfaction all play a big role in how happy and satisfied people feel with their lives. In the short-term, having more money is linked to feeling happier and more satisfied.