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August 2, 2026Journal of Disaster ResearchOpen Access

Association of Urban and Economic Foundations with Post-Migration Life Satisfaction in the Maldives: Evidence from Voluntary Migrants to Hulhumalé

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ASAkiko SakamotoALAishath LailaANAyaka Naganuma

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Overview

Randomized trial examines the impact of urban and economic foundations on life satisfaction in working-age migrants, suggesting strategic implications for resettlement.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the relationship between urban and economic conditions and post-migration life satisfaction among voluntary migrants.
  • Original questionnaire survey conducted from December 2024 to April 2025
  • Paired t-tests were used to assess changes in life satisfaction
  • Ordinary least squares regression model analyzed associations between satisfaction and urban/economic foundations.
  • Average life satisfaction significantly increased after migration
  • Positive associations found between employment, income, housing, and current satisfaction
  • No significant independent association identified for education and medical care with life satisfaction.

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Sakamoto et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeaf51b0468a7eeab3a86https://doi.org/10.20965/jdr.2026.p0729
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