This volume brings together multiple diverse perspectives from around the globe on quality of life and community well-being from a place-based perspective. It provides both conceptual and applied explorations across disciplines, ideas and perspectives to foster more interest and research in community well-being. Topics include surveying at the community level, child friendly communities, collective impact, grieving, and happiness. Those working in the areas of public policy, community development, community and social psychology, as well as planning and development will find this volume particularly useful for the array of perspectives, research, and analytical approaches presented.
This volume brings together multiple diverse perspectives from around the globe on quality of life and community well-being from a place-based perspective. It provides both conceptual and applied explorations across disciplines, ideas and perspectives to foster more interest and research in community well-being. Topics include surveying at the community level, child friendly communities, collective impact, grieving, and happiness. Those working in the areas of public policy, community development, community and social psychology, as well as planning and development will find this volume particularly useful for the array of perspectives, research, and analytical approaches presented.
Brings together multiple diverse perspectives on quality of life and community well-being from around the globe Provides the latest research and perspectives on social factors and policy related to community well-being Presents foundational concepts and perspectives to foster interest and future research in community well-being
Youngwha Kee
Measuring Happiness Community Well-Being Perpectives on Quality of Life Creating Child Friendly Environments Community Well-Being Using System Dynamics Social Support Systems for Bereaved Students Indicators of Community and Subjective Wellbeing Well-Being of Residents in Xiamen Measurement of Community Wellbeing in a Muslim Community Community Wellbeing Data Collection Methodology Hangzhou Citizens’ Subjective Wellbeing