Local public authorities’ and French mainland landscape advisers’ perception of landscape in Mayotte Island: The issues of quality of life in a developing region

The article is devoted to the study and analysis of the social protection system. Based on the analysis of the features of the existing system of social protection of the population trends of the state social welfare system, the study defines the foundations of social protection system modernization, which includes such social problems in a particular region is based on a system of indicators, benchmarks and indicators, reflecting in quantitative and qualitative the form of quality of life, the economy and social sphere in general, the activities of public authorities

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Social Philosophy and the Early Development of Winnipeg's Public Parks

Urban History Review ◽

10.7202/1019065ar ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 27-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mary Ellen Cavett ◽

H. John Selwood ◽

John C. Lehr

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

North America ◽

Social Philosophy ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Land Values ◽

Evolutionary Trend ◽

Public Parks ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Private Entrepreneurs

Winnipeg's earliest parks were developed towards the end of the nineteenth century. Their origins are explained in the wider context of social philosophies prevalent in North America at the time. Although there was a shift in emphasis and an evolutionary trend in their functions, parks were established to serve the interests of real estate promoters and to satisfy the demands of social reformers. They were thus designed both to enhance land values and to improve the quality of life in Winnipeg. By the mid-twenties, the joint efforts of private entrepreneurs and public authorities had created a system of parks and green spaces that catered to the diverse needs and interests of a large proportion of Winnipeg society.

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Sustainable Development of Urban Green Areas for Quality of Life Improvement—Argument for Increased Citizen Participation

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11184868 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (18) ◽

pp. 4868 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mihaela Constantinescu ◽

Andreea Orîndaru ◽

Ștefan-Claudiu Căescu ◽

Andreea Pachițanu

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Citizen Participation ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Sustainable Urban Development ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Green Areas ◽

Life Improvement ◽

Degree Of Association

Considering the imperative need for sustainable urban development, this article argues for increased citizen participation in the decision-making process, as it generates better outcomes (due to a wider range of perspectives) and also makes people better citizens, as they will be partially responsible for the results. One major dimension of urban areas’ which needs a sustainable development is represented by parks, which can be directly associated to citizens’ quality of life (QoL). Thus, we have conducted direct research (face-to-face interviews) of park visitors in order to analyze the perceived impact of green areas on their quality of life. From all the QoL dimensions, we have selected six which are directly linked to park visits—health (mental and physical), social interaction, education and culture, family life, freedom, and connection with nature—in order to determine the perceived degree of association between them, as well as the specific activities done in the park that impact those six dimensions. The research results were used to develop a conceptual model which links quality of life to park visits, a model that can and should be used by public authorities in order to build a collaborative process for urban sustainable development.

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Social risks and their impact on the quality of the human capital of the region

Proceedings of the Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies ◽

10.20914/2310-1202-2020-1-389-397 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 82 (1) ◽

pp. 389-397

Author(s):

A. G. Leontieva

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Human Capital ◽

Federal District ◽

Economic Policies ◽

The Urals ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Social Risks ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

The Impact

This article reveals the problem of the quality of human capital in the Russian regions. The relevance of the study is determined by the need for Russia to transition to a new model of economic growth, which is possible only on the basis of full use of human capital. An increased number of social risks that reduce the quality of life of citizens guides public authorities to determine the most important areas in the development of socio-economic policies. Based on official statistics for years 2014–2018, the human development index (HDI) was calculated for the Tyumen region (no autonomous districts included). The value of this indicator was compared with the Federal subjects, included in the Urals Federal District, as well as with the all-Russian indicator. Based on the values of the HDI index, conclusions revealing problems and giving guidelines of the regional socio-economic policy aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens in the Russian Federation and reducing the impact of social risks on it.

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Quality of Life in Poor Neighborhoods through the Lenses of the Capability Approach—A Case Study of a Deprived Area of Łódź City Centre

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13137185 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (13) ◽

pp. 7185

Author(s):

Izabela Grabowska

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Capability Approach ◽

City Centre ◽

Special Focus ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Conversion Factors ◽

Economic Wealth ◽

Building Level ◽

The Capability Approach

The aim of the paper is to identify the mechanisms shaping the quality of life of the residents of poor neighborhoods based on the example of a deprived area of Łódź city center. To analyze this multidimensional phenomenon, the capability approach is used with a special focus on conversion factors that limit the pursuit of preferred lifestyles. Based on 80 in–depth interviews with residents and register data from public authorities (at the building level, which enables presenting the detailed spatial distribution of the analyzed issues), individual trajectories in the form of individual mechanisms have been established and then aggregated. The aggregation is presented as a web of social exclusion. The collected information has allowed the author to create a categorization of conversion factors in degraded areas that take into account their interrelationships and complex cause–effect mechanisms. The classification is constructed using the following categories: housing conditions, economic wealth, knowledge and skills, norms, attitudes and social capital, work environment, and life conditions (defined mainly as access to public services and space). Combining quantitative data (at the building level) with qualitative data provided the author with crucial input for the identification of specific public policy actions that can affect conversion factors.

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Impact of local self-government on public development through implementation of infrastructure projects

Alma mater Vestnik Vysshey Shkoly ◽

10.20339/am.12-20.113 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 113-118

Author(s):

A.O. Lepeshkin ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Local Governments ◽

Standard Of Living ◽

Infrastructure Projects ◽

Public Authorities ◽

The Public ◽

Managerial Decisions ◽

Sociological Studies ◽

The Impact

Analyzed is the problem of implementing infrastructure projects as one of resources of local governments and authorities in general for high-quality social development. Special attention is paid to studying the impact of infrastructure projects on quality of life of citizens, as well as identifying influence of managerial decisions of authorities on the quality of life in Russian cities. The article concludes, that new sociological studies identifying the pain points of regions and study the public demand for implementation of various types of infrastructure projects can become an additional motivation, and attract attention from public authorities to the issues, raised in the article, and as a result would contribute to creating a comfortable urban environment, as well as improving the standard of living of population.

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Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 2097-2108

Author(s):

Robyn L. Croft ◽

Courtney T. Byrd

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

The Self ◽

Future Research ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Adults Who Stutter ◽

And Gender ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/2020_aja-19-00111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 685-690

Author(s):

C. S. Vanaja ◽

Miriam Soni Abigail

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Report ◽

Case History ◽

Pure Tone ◽

Physiological Responses ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Management Option ◽

Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

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