THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FENG SHUI IN HOUSE BUYING SELECTION AMONG MALAYSIANS

Authors

  • Geh Cha Liang School of Housing Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
  • Atasya Osmadi School of Housing Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v75.5218

Keywords:

Feng Shui, house buying

Abstract

Feng Shui can give positive effects that can bring harmony, success and zest for living comfort. This study seeks to examine the influence of Feng Shui theory on house buying selection. Survey questionnaire is done to meet the objective. Statistical Package for the social science software (SPSS) is used to do the reliability analysis and descriptive analysis. The Feng Shui factor that can influence respondents on house buying selection is ranked according to their mean value. The finding or this research reveals the house location is the most important factor for house buying selection.

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Published

2015-08-20

How to Cite

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FENG SHUI IN HOUSE BUYING SELECTION AMONG MALAYSIANS. (2015). Jurnal Teknologi, 75(9). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v75.5218