The Universality of Subjective Wellbeing Indicators: A Multi-disciplinary and Multi-national Perspective: 16 (Social Indicators Research Series, 16) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402010443 ISBN 13: 9781402010446

Publisher: Springer, 2002

Synopsis

This book is concerned with the universality of wellbeing indicators. It provides contributions from international scholars in the field of quality of life and subjective well-being. The book provides substantial conceptual coverage on issues relating to the universality of subjective wellbeing including detailed discussion of central underlying mechanisms and processes involved in subjective wellbeing. The main topics covered include: the theoretical bases for the measurement of quality of life, the affective dimension in quality of life, the roles of homeostasis and personality in the processes of quality of life assessment and maintenance, the impact of factors including residential care, economic wealth, and work-related variables on subjective wellbeing.
The book is of interest to all who want to develop their understanding of the universality, assessment, development and maintenance of subjective wellbeing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402010443
• ISBN 13: 9781402010446
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 194
• Editor: Gullone E., Cummins Robert