Concepts and Theories of Happiness of Population in Urban Neighbourhoods

Yusfida Ayu Abdullah; Farrah Lyana Zulkifli

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v1i1.222

Authors

Yusfida Ayu Abdullah Centre of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, 40450 UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Farrah Lyana Zulkifli Centre of Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, 40450 UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i1.222

Keywords:

Happiness, Happiness Theory, Urban Neighbourhood

Abstract

In this paper, we impart on the notion of happiness and indicate the many beliefs and perspectives of happiness. The theory and concept of happiness are variously defined and interpreted by separate groups. It relates greatly to human’s emotions thus influential in affecting the people’s well-being. Most scholars often felt that happiness relates to wealth and health. Inevitably, the sentiment of happiness can be inspired by the surrounding environment and neighbourhood, facilities, family relationship, community and friends, and so forth. For this reason, it is important to uncover the perennial question of what constitute happiness within an urban neighbourhood.

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