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Predictors of Family Happiness in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hong Kong

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  • Aderonke ODETAYO

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Daniel Tan Lei SHEK

    (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

  • Ken Hok Man HO

    (La Trobe University)

  • Daphne Sze Ki CHEUNG

    (Deakin University
    Deakin University
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

  • Summer Cho Ngan SIU

    (Hong Kong Metropolitan University)

  • Jasmine CHEUNG

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Elaine Hoi Yee CHOW

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Shun CHAN

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Jenny Hiu Wai TSE

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Jessie Kaur DHALIWAL

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Vivian Ching Man PANG

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Anson Chui Yan TANG

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Lorna Kwai Ping SUEN

    (Tung Wah College)

  • Simon Ching LAM

    (Tung Wah College)

Abstract

Numerous research studies have reported that COVID-19 adversely affects individual mental well-being, but studies on the effect of the pandemic on family well-being have been sparse. Given that happiness is an essential determinant of quality of life, we examined the predictors of family happiness during COVID-19 in this study based on a convenience sampling of 2,971 Hong Kong residents between April 2021 and March 2022. Results showed that those between 35 and 54 years were happier than those between 19 and 34. Family happiness correlated with age, individual happiness, family solidarity, family resources, family mental health, and the COVID-19 impact. Individual happiness and family factors also consistently predicted family happiness regardless of the severity of the pandemic. Findings suggest that individual happiness and several family factors shape family happiness. Fostering supportive measures and care within families is essential to improve family happiness.

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  • Aderonke ODETAYO & Daniel Tan Lei SHEK & Ken Hok Man HO & Daphne Sze Ki CHEUNG & Summer Cho Ngan SIU & Jasmine CHEUNG & Elaine Hoi Yee CHOW & Shun CHAN & Jenny Hiu Wai TSE & Jessie Kaur DHALIWAL & Viv, 2025. "Predictors of Family Happiness in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hong Kong," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 20(2), pages 833-850, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:20:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s11482-025-10436-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-025-10436-y
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