Income growth, redistribution, and subjective well-being in Taiwan – a simulation study

Tao, Hung‐Lin; Chiu, Shih-Yung

doi:10.1080/00036846.2011.613768

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“…Support the “tunnel effect”. The ref group’s income exerts a positive influence on individual LS Developing 5 Tao, 2013 [ 54 ] Taiwan N = 1277 2001 TSCS OLS & Ordered probit Happiness (1–4) Gini (endogenous) rich, middle, poor Not provided Negative but change to positive when perception on reference group change Developed 5 Wang. 2015 [ 55 ] China N = 8,208 2006 CGSS Ordered probit model Hap (1–5) Gini − 0.0382 Ind.…”

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Income inequality and subjective well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2017

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BackgroundReducing income inequality is one possible approach to boost subjective well-being (SWB). Nevertheless, previous studies have reported positive, null and negative associations between income inequality and SWB.ObjectivesThis study reports the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between income inequality and SWB, and seeks to understand the heterogeneity in the literature.MethodsThis systematic review was conducted according to guidance (PRISMA and Cochrane Handbook) and searches (between January 1980 and October 2017) were carried out using Web of Science, Medline, Embase and PsycINFO databases.ResultsThirty-nine studies were included in the review, but poor data reporting meant that only 24 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The narrative analysis of 39 studies found negative, positive and null associations between income inequality and SWB. The meta-analysis confirmed these findings. The overall association between income inequality and SWB was almost zero and not statistically significant (pooled r = − 0.01, 95% CI − 0.08 to 0.06; Q = 563.10, I 2 = 95.74%, p < 0.001), suggesting no association between income inequality and SWB. Subgroup analyses showed that the association between income inequality and SWB was moderated by the country economic development (i.e. developed countries: r = − 0.06, 95% CI −0.10 to −0.02 versus developing countries: r = 0.16, 95% CI 0.09–0.23). The association between income inequality and SWB was not influenced by: (a) the measure used to assess SWB, (b) geographic region, or (c) the way in which income inequality was operationalised.ConclusionsThe association between income inequality and SWB is weak, complex and moderated by the country economic development.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s11136-017-1719-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Income inequality and subjective well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2017

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“…In current Chinese society, there is a common perception that “happiness makes you fat” which implies a positive image of being plump or fat and its relationship to happiness. Happiness, as a measure of an individual’s overall subjective well-being, is pursued by everyone (Tao and Chiu, 2013). However, the level to which obesity is associated with people’s happiness remains largely unknown among the Chinese population.…”

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How is obesity associated with happiness? Evidence from China

Liu

Hagedorn

2020

J Health Psychol

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Happiness is a universal goal that people pursue. Studies of the relationship between obesity and happiness have shown mixed findings. It is uncertain whether an optimum BMI level exists and at what level obesity interferes or interacts with happiness. Guided by the Circle of Discontent Theory, we examined the relationship between obesity and happiness among Chinese residents using the 2014 China Family Panel Studies data. The results reveal an inverted U-shaped relationship between BMI and happiness, with obesity associated with happiness through physical appearance, health, and income. The socioeconomic conditions for the appropriate weight to achieve happiness are discussed.

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