Predictors of life satisfaction in the United Arab Emirates: Results based on Gallup data

Lambert, Louise; Karabchuk, Tatiana; Joshanloo, Mohsen

doi:10.1007/s12144-020-00873-3

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“…It is reasonable for middle-aged people to feel dissatisfied with their lives under the double pressure from family and society. There is no difference in life satisfaction between men and women in our study, which is the same as previous studies [ 50 ]. Furthermore, people who are married or cohabited are more likely to be satisfied with their lives than others.…”

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confidence: 92%

Individual Social Capital and Life Satisfaction among Mainland Chinese Adults: Based on the 2016 China Family Panel Studies

Sun

et al. 2021

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Background: At present, most Chinese adults are under great psychological pressure, which seriously affects the improvement of life satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to shed light on the associations between individual social capital and life satisfaction among mainland Chinese adults. Methods: We used a nationally representative dataset called 2016 China Family Panel Studies, and a total of 26,009 people suited our study requirements. Chi-squared test and binary regression analysis were used to determine the relationship between individual social capital and life satisfaction among mainland Chinese adults. Results: The results indicated that cognitive social capital had significant effects on life satisfaction (p < 0.05), but the impact of structural social capital on life satisfaction became less significant when combined with sociodemographic variables and socioeconomic status (SES) (p > 0.05). Moreover, we also found that life satisfaction was better in married/cohabited (p < 0.05) and in over 65 age group people (p < 0.05). Self-rated income level, self-rated social status, and self-rated health all had positive effects on life satisfaction (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Given the stabilizing effect of cognitive social capital at the individual level on life satisfaction, the government should attach great importance to this aspect when trying to improve adults’ life satisfaction.

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Individual Social Capital and Life Satisfaction among Mainland Chinese Adults: Based on the 2016 China Family Panel Studies

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et al. 2021

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“…As can be seen in Figure 6, (objective) household income also seems to impact life satisfaction, especially for those with very low incomes. Studies using similar methodologies demonstrate the same incomerelated findings in a diverse range of nations, including Italy [51] and the United Arab Emirates [52]. The relationship between life satisfaction and income has been well studied, but is complex [53,54].…”

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Predictors of Life Satisfaction in New Zealand: Analysis of a National Dataset

Jarden

Joshanloo

Weijers

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The study aim was to determine prevalence and predictors of life satisfaction in New Zealand. In this observational cross-sectional study, a sample of 10,799 participants from NZ were drawn from the Gallup World Poll from 2006 to 2017. Data were analysed using regression analysis and ANOVA. Prevalence of life satisfaction across time varied little from a high of 7.61 (SD = 1.6) in 2007 to a low of 7.23 (SD = 1.73) in 2011 (range 0–10). Satisfaction with standards of living predicted life satisfaction regardless of age or gender. For males across all age groups and females up to age 40 years, positive experiences and satisfaction with household income were important predictors. Being married was an important predictor for males over 40 years and feeling satisfied with their current city was important for females across all ages and for men under 40. The levels of life satisfaction changed over time, possibly due to major national events. Satisfaction with standards of living was found to predict life satisfaction regardless of age or gender. These results provide a path for policy focus towards increased life satisfaction.

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“…The UAE has one of the largest oil reserves, thus individual Emirati nationals are very well supported with the state providing all university and medical costs free of charge and generous support and allowances upon marriage, providing housing and land, pensions and business start-up funding. Recent Gallup data has shown this model to have been reflected in the finding that unemploymenta situation which commonly has a negative impact on well-beingdoes not have a large role in life satisfaction here (Lambert et al, 2022).…”

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The role of strong ties in empowering women entrepreneurs in collectivist contexts

Bastian

Wood

2023

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PurposeThis study examines what social ties within collectivist settings mean for women's venturing and how these ties support women in gaining empowerment through their ventures.Design/methodology/approachThirteen in-depth semi-structured interviews with women entrepreneurs located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were conducted to examine the influence of social ties in their ventures.FindingsThe findings reveal that women in this context, contrary to most reported findings in the extant literature, both rely more on and find strong ties more conducive than weak ties in most of their entrepreneurial behaviours and activities. Results also show how the UAE's collectivist cultural norms shape social networks and inform individual decision-making, resource acquisition, well-being and self-efficacy as well as enhance women's empowerment through entrepreneurship. The women entrepreneurs were found to leverage their social ties for both power and action throughout their entrepreneurial journey consistent with their culture.Originality/valueA conceptual model, derived from the results of a qualitative study, illustrating the relationships between women entrepreneurs' use of social ties and the empowering capacities of venturing within a collectivist cultural context is developed. Based on these findings, the authors discuss the implications for policymakers and recommend avenues for future research, and research designs, on women entrepreneurs in collectivist contexts.

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Predictors of life satisfaction in the United Arab Emirates: Results based on Gallup data

Cited by 12 publications

References 94 publications

Individual Social Capital and Life Satisfaction among Mainland Chinese Adults: Based on the 2016 China Family Panel Studies

Individual Social Capital and Life Satisfaction among Mainland Chinese Adults: Based on the 2016 China Family Panel Studies

Predictors of Life Satisfaction in New Zealand: Analysis of a National Dataset

The role of strong ties in empowering women entrepreneurs in collectivist contexts

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