Investigating life satisfaction: the case of refugees in ethiopia

As several vulnerable groups in societies such as elderly people, people with disabilities, and children, refugees also draw attention to address their wellbeing due to increasing number of people seeking refuge across the world. The wellbeing of them is considered by either international institutions or national authorities since they are likely to need assistance to have a decent life. In this respect, this study focuses on life satisfaction which refers to a broad scope of elements of quality of life in the context of refugees in Ethiopia since this country provides an important shelter to considerable number of refugees in Africa. Using microdata from the World Bank’s Ethiopia Skills Profile Survey (ESPS-2017), this study finds that basic human needs, safety concerns, and financial concerns play significant role on refugees’ life satisfaction in Ethiopia.