scholarly journals Which Way Forward in Measuring the Quality of Life? A Critical Analysis of Sustainability and Well-Being Indicator Sets

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doris Fuchs ◽  
Bernd Schlipphak ◽  
Oliver Treib ◽  
Le Anh Nguyen Long ◽  
Markus Lederer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
Indicator Sets

The movement to develop indicators that provide a more nuanced view of quality of life (QoL) continues to gain momentum and support in both scientific and policy-making circles. However, measuring QoL still faces a number of challenges. While a range of indicator sets has been developed, it is unclear whether any of them is able to adequately capture the broad range of conditions it encompasses. In addition, it has yet to be determined whether different dimensions of QoL can be meaningfully integrated in one indicator or if separate indicators need to be employed alongside each other for clear and reliable scientific results and policy advice. In this article, we aim to contribute to answering these open questions. To that end, we offer a framework, grounded in the literatures on well-being and sustainable development, for unpacking the QoL concept, and categorize and evaluate different existing indicator sets in terms of their ability to measure this concept of QoL. Moreover, we identify the challenges involved in integrating two very distinct aspects of QoL in one indicator.

scholarly journals People in City: The relation of urban park and the quality of life

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Hazlina Hamdan ◽  
Nurul Shakila Khalid ◽  
Nurul Faizah Baba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Park ◽  
User Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The City

Well-designed of an urban park is one of the best ways to achieve the city sustainable development and contributes to the quality of life in many ways. Central to this argument is the claim that the variables need to be considered and thus, this research was conducted to assess the quality of urban park by empirically evaluating through behavioral competencies and psychological well-being from the model of Lawton’s Quality of Life. A quantitative research method was employed for the research with 138 respondents in Taman Lembah Bukit SUK, Shah Alam. Results confirm that the urban park provides the potential for psychological well-being, but it often underutilized and attract the aged of 19-50 years old of a user group.

scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life of elderly persons: a review and critical analysis of literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1030-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odília Maria Rocha Gouveia ◽  
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Alice Delerue Matos ◽  
Maria Johanna Schouten ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Several studies have documented the importance of social networks for quality of life (QL) in old age. This article presents a review and critical analysis of the literature on the relationship between the social networks of the elderly and their QL/well-being. A survey using interdisciplinary search engines [Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Scholar Google, Science Direct and Online Knowledge Library (b-on)], followed by an in-depth examination of the 37 documents subsequently identified, selected based on content, the geographical context of the study and its publication date, suggested a number of tendencies. In the first place, networks of friends have a greater impact on the QL/well-being of elderly persons than family networks. Secondly, the positive effect of the existence of more than one type of relationship was revealed (such as simultaneous friendships and family relationships). Finally, literature suggests emotional closeness has a positive impact on QL/well-being. The present study exposed the lack of longitudinal studies into the causality between network characteristics and QL/well-being. It also revealed the lack of research on the relationship between social networks and QL/well-being in elderly persons living alone. One problematic aspect relates to the fact that few studies provide a definition of the QL measures they adopt, or the rationale behind the manner of their operationalization of the concept.

scholarly journals Assessment of Resident Happiness under Uncertainty of Economic Policies: Empirical Evidences from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7296
Author(s):  
Zhigang Ouyang ◽  
Fengyu Liu ◽  
Ge Zhai ◽  
Svitlana Bilan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Uncertainty ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Household Asset ◽  
Economic Policy Uncertainty

The main aim of sustainable development is to increase the quality of life and resident happiness as the latter is one of the most important indicators for the assessment of quality of life. However, due to the uncertainty of economic policies, it will not only have a direct impact on resident well-being but may also indirectly affect resident well-being through specific channels. The economic policies are aimed at the achievement of sustainable development, therefore it is very important to investigate the influences of the uncertainty of economic policies on resident happiness. This allows to assess the sustainability of policies in terms of their inputs to the quality of life. The direct impact of economic policy uncertainty on resident well-being and the mediating effects of household asset allocation and the expectation on the above influencing relationship were analyzed based on the uncertainty index of China’s economic policies and households database of China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) during the period 2010–2018, so as to clarify the complete path of economic policy uncertainty affecting resident happiness. Results show that the uncertainty of economic policy significantly reduces resident happiness. In the context of the uncertainty of economic policies, families can relieve such negative impacts as an increasing proportion of financial assets in their total assets. However, decreases in asset shares for household consumer goods and future expectation obviously lower resident happiness. The research conclusions provide important input in research on the influences of the uncertainty of economic policy on the quality of life and offer new evidences for the development of “happiness economics”.

scholarly journals International Rankings of Macro-Social Dynamics

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 252-266
Author(s):  
Vladimir Petrovich Vasiliev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
National Income ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
The State ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Social Risks

The implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Lisbon Strategy sets the task of a comprehensive study of the citizens` well-being, determining the state and trends in the level and quality of life not only by traditional methods of social statistics, but also through comprehensive sociological research. This approach has significant advantages since it allows us to generalize the state of social development of a society based on the population`s opinions, to study the emerging social risks that concern the population, to determine the differentiation of countries by indicators of well-being. The foundations of the new approach to the analysis of social processes were laid by the scientific achievements of the 60s of the last century. The dominant paradigm was the economic goals and parameters of statistically measured national income, household income, wages and their differentiation. The environmental risks that threaten the future of civilization were identified and analyzed in the 70s of the XX century. The production contradiction, which raised the question of measuring the quality of life in a new way, was articulated. The economic component (economic growth) was mixed and replaced with the welfare parameter. The sustainable development, including the indicators of well-being, the fight against poverty, and the environment were declared to be the goals of the society. The tasks of monitoring the solution of these problems are solved by sociological research, whose mathematical formalization can become a structural element of economic and mathematical modeling of social processes.

scholarly journals L’impact De La Création Des PME/PMI Sur L’idh En Algérie « Étude Économétrique 2001-2013 »

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (25) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Bouchikhi Mohamed Rédha ◽  
Yagoub Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Sector ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Econometric Study ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Impact

One of the major problems faced by the Algerian economy is sustainability. This is because the economy is essentially hydrocarbon-based. Since 2001, Algeria has adopted a new strategy to strengthen and diversify the economic sector in order to reduce poverty and ensure sustainable development. This study aims to highlight the impact of these reforms on the development and the level of well-being. For this purpose, we carried out an econometric study over the period (2001-2013) in order to ascertain the impact of the creation of SMEs on the improvement of the quality of life which is measured in this test by the HDI. We found that the strategy adopted by the Algerian state for the creation and promotion of SMEs in Algeria has a positive impact on the state of development of the country and the level of well-being of the population.

scholarly journals Residential mobility, second homes and quality of life: Consequences of moving out from the city of Madrid

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (37) ◽  
pp. 51-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raúl Lardiés-Bosque
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Residential Mobility ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
And Migration ◽  
The City

Abstract Residential mobility and migration of retired people is an emerging issue in western societies. Moreover, the Quality of Life (QoL) of old people has become a challenge in our societies, of great interest for researchers and planners. Nevertheless, few studies have investigated how mobility and/or migration help improve QoL. This paper aims to determine the influence of retired people’s residential mobility on the different dimensions of their life. Factors driving residential mobility in this population group are analysed, as well as the sociodemographic characteristics of this group, family, friends and social contacts, and environmental conditions, before and after moving. The methodology used is qualitative and the results have been obtained from 29 in-depth interviews with aged people who have moved from the city of Madrid to other places in Spain. The consequences of the moves are analysed in terms of how the different dimensions of their QoL and their well-being are affected.

scholarly journals Desenvolvimento sustentável de comunidades - aplicabilidade e contextualização global dos indicadores urbanos

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1441-1458
Author(s):  
Letícia Müller ◽  
Thaísa Leal da Silva ◽  
Lauro André Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Certification System ◽  
Urban Services ◽  
Urban Issues

Purpose – The need to plan and manage cities is increasingly aligned with the search for sustainable development in all its dimensions. Countless initiatives and tools aim to assist in this process, as is the case of urban indicators, which serve as a basis for measuring, analyzing and understanding the context of cities. In this sense, the main objective of this article is to understand and analyze the context and application of one of these tools, ISO 37120 - Sustainable Development of Communities: Indicators for urban services and quality of life. ISO 37120 is an internationally recognized standard, composed of integrated urban indicators, which balance three dimensions of sustainable development; in addition, the standard allows the implementation of smart city initiatives.Design/methodology/approach – Documentary research was used and, subsequently, a critical analysis was carried out, from which positive and negative points were identified in relation to the application of ISO.Findings – Results demonstrate the increasing use of ISO 37120 as a way of measuring urban indicators; however, there is still difficulty in continuing to validate the methodology after the first certification. In addition, it was found that most of the certified cities are national capitals, cities that have also been looking for alternatives to become more intelligent and sustainable.Originality/value – The operation of ISO 37120 certification was presented, as well as some weaknesses and potentialities of this certification system, which aims to assist in the solution of main urban issues, building smarter, more sustainable and resilient cities.

scholarly journals Sustainable development and quality of life in Poland compared to other OECD member countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-186
Author(s):  
Piotr Misztal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Safety Education ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Home Life ◽  
Better Life Index ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the publication is to analyze the concept of sustainable development in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and De-velopment (OECD) with particular emphasis on the quality of life of Polish citizens against the background of other member countries of this organization. Analyzing selected measures of the sustainable development of OECD member countries in the period 2000-2018, the increase in social and individual well-being of the inhab-itants and the harmonious arrangement of the relationship between man and the human environment were revealed. The progressive degradation of the natural en-vironment was stopped, the effectiveness of using natural resources was increased and the comfort of life of the inhabitants was improved in the conditions of pro-gressive economic growth. Considering the total index of Better Life Index, it was found that Poland was in this respect in the third tenth of all 37 OECD member countries. Poland achieved better results than the average in the areas of "personal safety", "education", and "balance between work and home life". However, for the remaining eight criteria ("housing", "life satisfaction", "civic engagement", "work and wages", "society", "quality of the environment", "income and wealth", "health") Poland achieved much worse results than the average for OECD coun-tries.

Quality of life in Italian cities: a temporal comparison between before the crisis and after

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 560-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Bonatti ◽  
Enrico Ivaldi ◽  
Riccardo Soliani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The One

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the changes in well-being in the Italian reality, in particular, through the study of major cities. The study is based on a set of data provided by the Italian Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) with the aim to highlight the Italian urban situation and the comparison between the well-being situation assessed in a pre-crisis context and the one observed after it, in order to understand how events have influenced levels of well-being in the main Italian cities. Design/methodology/approach The paper aims to examine the quality of life (QoL) levels in the metropolitan cities, using data from the URBES report (a report that provides data and information concerning the Italian urban situation), published in 2013, which investigates QoL and well-being in major Italian cities. It is based on the framework of the “Benessere Equo e Sostenibile” report that appraises well-being in Italian regions by a great deal of variables belonging to 12 different dimensions. Using this data source, the authors will proceed to the construction of a composite well-being index. Findings The paper intends to show how the well-being level in Italian cities has changed in recent years, taking into consideration ten different dimensions of well-being. The need to consider different dimensions of well-being for its comprehensive evaluation is widely discussed in the literature, and the framework provided by ISTAT is innovative in this sense. Originality/value The paper presents an aggregate measure of well-being in Italian cities on the basis of new theoretical concepts and complete and detailed data.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

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