https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/2759 2026-08-01T00:38:37Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148310 Title: Malta housing satisfaction survey Abstract: Demographic shifts have created increasing diversity in housing needs in Malta, necessitating a re-evaluation of existing housing policy. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of how diverse people in Malta experience their housing conditions with a view to informing such policy. The study also aims to establish a baseline to understand how such experiences continue to evolve over time. The study asks: 1. What kind of dwellings and neighbourhoods do different cohorts of the population live in? 2. How satisfied are they with these living conditions, and what problems do they perceive? 3. What are their intentions with regard to relocation? 4. To what extent are people aware and satisfied with existing housing schemes? Data for the study were collected using a bespoke questionnaire designed by the authors. A representative sample of approximately 800 respondents residing in Malta (including both Maltese nationals and foreign residents) was recruited to provide responses, which were statistically analysed to generate the insights reported. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148309 Title: Wellbeing in Malta : insights from community consultation Authors: Briguglio, Marie; Brown, Maria Abstract: This study undertakes formative, participatory research involving open-ended dialogue, to examine wellbeing, its correlates and the language used around it, informed by literature on wellbeing and on non-formal community development rooted in democratization and participatory methods. The study employs qualitative data, drawn from a community consultation event held in Valletta, Malta. Data was coded and analysed using content and thematic analysis, along a spectrum that included economic, educational, health and nutrition, infrastructure and environment, interpersonal relations, civic life, cultural, spiritual and personality aspects. A key finding is the importance (both positive and negative) of family and interpersonal interactions for social wellbeing. While the findings do not challenge the mainstream literature about the key determinants of wellbeing, they shed light on their nuances and on the language used in Malta, as well as the age and gender distinctions. This opens up an agenda for further research using similar methods. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147574 Title: Early changes everything : the cost of inaction Abstract: Delivered at the Strengthening Youth Mental Health Conference (2026) by Prof. Marie Briguglio, this presentation outlines the key findings, metrics, and societal implications of the Malta Wellbeing INDEX project. Utilizing a robust framework of data curated across four distinct dashboards, the project tracks both objective and subjective dimensions of quality of life in Malta. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145599 Title: Working from home : the children conundrum Authors: Kirienko, Alexandra; Briguglio, Marie Abstract: This study examines the role of gender and presence of children in the household on work from home (WFH). Unprecedented measures were introduced during Covid-19, allowing employees in many countries to continue working from home in compliance with the quarantine requirements. During this period, the experiences and views of 312 workers in a European country (Malta) were collected, allowing us to estimate models that forecast the willingness to WFH and the quality of the work produced. Women believe they deliver higher levels of quality of work at home in contrast to men, regardless of whether they have children or not. Women with children at and also dependent on the presence of children. home report relatively higher levels of job satisfaction when working from home while all women exhibit a strong preference for additional WFH arrangements. These findings highlight that WFH experiences are both gendered and also dependent on the presence of children. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z