The Universality of Subjective Wellbeing Indicators [electronic resource] : A Multi-disciplinary and Multi-national Perspective /

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Gullone, Eleonora. editor., Cummins, Robert A. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2002
Subjects:	Social sciences., Philosophy., Psychopharmacology., Medical research., Sociology., Quality of life., Social Sciences., Sociology, general., Quality of Life Research., Philosophy, general.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0271-4
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