Simon Davies
Life satisfication in Malawi and the importance of relative consumption, polygamy and religion
Davies, Simon; Hinks, Timothy
Abstract
Happiness equations for Malawi are estimated using a new household survey. It is apparent that absolute consumption level is strongly associated with satisfaction. Both objective and subjective relative consumption in the neighbourhood is positively associated with satisfaction. Male satisfaction is associated strongly with relative consumption but female satisfaction is not. Separated or widowed females are less happy than males indicating a vulnerability that acts as a disincentive to leave husbands during marital problems. Polygamous females in traditional religions are less satisfied than other females whilst there is some evidence that male Muslims in polygamous relationships are more satisfied. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Citation
Davies, S., & Hinks, T. (2008). Life satisfication in Malawi and the importance of relative consumption, polygamy and religion. Journal of International Development, 20(7), 888-904. https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.1470
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Dec 1, 2008 |
Deposit Date | Nov 15, 2010 |
Journal | Journal of International Development |
Print ISSN | 0954-1748 |
Electronic ISSN | 1099-1328 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 7 |
Pages | 888-904 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.1470 |
Keywords | Malawi, Africa, life satisfaction, relative consumption, religion, polygamy, gender |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1008455 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jid.1470 |
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