Determinants of Household Happiness in Indonesia

Authors

  • Vitriyani Tri Purwaningsih Universitas Lampung
  • Nindya Eka Sobita Universitas Lampung
  • Mega Mariska Universitas Lampung
  • Muhammad Mufti Hudani Universitas Lampung
  • Rizka Malia Universitas Lampung
  • Dian Fajarini Universitas Lampung

Keywords:

Happiness, Health, Assets, Household

Abstract

One of the dimensions that the BPS uses to gauge happiness is life satisfaction. The elements influencing home happiness in Indonesia are examined in this study. Households with secondary data from the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS) comprise the study's sample. This study's model analysis makes use of logistic regression. According to the study's findings, possessions including a home, a car, savings, and even jewelry are among the things that influence household satisfaction in Indonesia. In addition, other factors such as health, ownership of electronic goods, internet access and the area of residence outside Java will increase household happiness. Overall, this study concludes that the more assets, the healthier the family condition and the easier the access, the more satisfied and happy the household will feel.

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2024-11-30

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Purwaningsih, V. T., Sobita, N. E., Mariska, M., Hudani, M. M., Malia, R., & Fajarini, D. (2024). Determinants of Household Happiness in Indonesia. West Science Journal Economic and Entrepreneurship, 2(04), 621–627. Retrieved from https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsee/article/view/1470

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