Research Article

Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan

Volume: 8 Number: 1 July 3, 2026
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Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan

Abstract

This study, starting from the premise that traditional economic indicators are insufficient for measuring the well-being of modern societies, comparatively analyzes the life satisfaction of Türkiye and Azerbaijan within the framework of the OECD's Better Life Index (BLI). The study examines the effects of 11 key dimensions – income, employment, education, health, environment, and life satisfaction – on overall well-being, using data covering the years 2009–2024. Methodologically employing quantitative analysis techniques, the research reveals the annual changes in BLI scores and the weighted effects of the variables in both countries. The findings show that Türkiye has a higher BLI score than Azerbaijan throughout the analyzed period, with the difference particularly evident in the areas of education and health. Simulation results demonstrate that education infrastructure has the highest multiplier effect in improving quality of life for both countries. The study emphasizes that economic growth alone is insufficient; holistic social policies focused on education, health, and income equality are of strategic importance for a sustainable quality of life.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Economic Theory (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 3, 2026

Submission Date

April 29, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 25, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Çelik, M. Y., & Hüseynov, E. (2026). Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Quantrade Journal of Complex Systems in Social Sciences, 8(1), 78-89. https://doi.org/10.64739/quantrade.1939952
AMA
1.Çelik MY, Hüseynov E. Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Quantrade. 2026;8(1):78-89. doi:10.64739/quantrade.1939952
Chicago
Çelik, Mehmet Yunus, and Elvin Hüseynov. 2026. “Analysis of Multidimensional Well-Being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan”. Quantrade Journal of Complex Systems in Social Sciences 8 (1): 78-89. https://doi.org/10.64739/quantrade.1939952.
EndNote
Çelik MY, Hüseynov E (July 1, 2026) Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Quantrade Journal of Complex Systems in Social Sciences 8 1 78–89.
IEEE
[1]M. Y. Çelik and E. Hüseynov, “Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan”, Quantrade, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 78–89, July 2026, doi: 10.64739/quantrade.1939952.
ISNAD
Çelik, Mehmet Yunus - Hüseynov, Elvin. “Analysis of Multidimensional Well-Being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan”. Quantrade Journal of Complex Systems in Social Sciences 8/1 (July 1, 2026): 78-89. https://doi.org/10.64739/quantrade.1939952.
JAMA
1.Çelik MY, Hüseynov E. Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Quantrade. 2026;8:78–89.
MLA
Çelik, Mehmet Yunus, and Elvin Hüseynov. “Analysis of Multidimensional Well-Being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan”. Quantrade Journal of Complex Systems in Social Sciences, vol. 8, no. 1, July 2026, pp. 78-89, doi:10.64739/quantrade.1939952.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Yunus Çelik, Elvin Hüseynov. Analysis of Multidimensional Well-being: The Case of Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Quantrade. 2026 Jul. 1;8(1):78-89. doi:10.64739/quantrade.1939952

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