Methodology and Data Collection Challenges in the Development of Multidimensional Inequality Profiles for Households

Abstract

The issue of inequality is one that is frequently brought up in conversation in virtually every nation. The problem has been acknowledged for a significant amount of time as one of the most significant and persistent economic and social concerns. In this study, multidimensional inequalities in households in Kompleks Perkampungan Rambong, Baling, Kedah are identified. These inequalities include differences in income, health, education, and well-being. In addition to this, it defines the indicators for each dimension that cover the elements of inequality that are necessary for providing a comprehensive knowledge of household inequality. Nevertheless, challenges need to be conquered during the process of data gathering. One example of such a challenge is the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the imposition of a mobility control order. The problem of the researcher's ability to penetrate the subject of the study is another obstacle that needs to be overcome. This paper also explored the methodological issues and the difficulties in data collecting that arose in the process of achieving multidimensional assessments of inequality among families.