This session aims to explore multidimensional poverty as a framework to capture the diverse and complex aspects of poverty in developed country contexts. Moving beyond traditional income-based measures, this session underscores the need for innovative indicators that reflect diverse dimensions of poverty encompassing education, health, digital access, social connectedness, and more. Papers in this session address the relationship between multidimensional poverty and depressive symptoms, systematic review of multidimensional poverty in developed countries, and comparative analysis of multidimensional poverty in the US and South Korea. Through critical evaluations of existing literature and the development of nuanced, actionable indicators, this session seeks to contribute to the relevant research and inform policy responses aimed at addressing the multifaceted nature of poverty in higher-income settings.
