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Lingnan University

2006

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Hong Kong Happiness Index 2006 : State Of Happiness In Hong Kong 2006, Lok Sang Ho May 2006

Hong Kong Happiness Index 2006 : State Of Happiness In Hong Kong 2006, Lok Sang Ho

Hong Kong Happiness Index 香港快樂指數調查

The working population in Hong Kong in 2006 are generally happier, with the average happiness index rising fastest for the young and working--by nearly 5% over past year's, a survey conducted by the University's Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) and the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences indicates(IHSS).

The Survey shows an overall average happiness index for Hong Kong people standing at 70.58, a fairly high score by international standards despite a slight decrease from 2005's. However, the scores for both retired persons and housewives show a noticeable decline.

Commenting on the happiness index by age groups for the …