Table 2 Check list and definitions of concepts

Satisfaction of needs

Refers to the fulfilment of fundamental life needs that are necessary for flourishing, specifically, accessibility, education, employment, financial stability, health, and social cohesion.

 • Accessibility

• *Refers to the ease of access to the built environment and transportation system.

 • Education

• *Refers to the acquisition of formal education and religious (Islamic) theology.

 • Employment

• *Refers to a gainful employment or paid job that can provide the individual with the necessary financial support to live independently.

 • Financial stability

• *Refers to a state of financial buoyancy or sufficiency.

 • Health

• *Refers to a state of being healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually.

 • Social cohesion

• *Refers to social belongingness and community and family relationships.

Self-perception

*Refers to self-value, physical appearance, and feeling independent (i.e. the ability to perform activities of daily living).

Spirituality

*Refers to religious faith and religious practices.

Happiness

*Refers to the state of being joyous, cheerful, calm and contented with life offerings.