The Value of Happiness: Well-Being on A Global Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.14) ◽  
pp. 455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Nikolaevna Yudina ◽  
Tatyana Vladimirovna Fomicheva ◽  
Irina Vladimirovna Dolgorukova ◽  
Valentina Ivanovna Kataeva ◽  
Elena Mihajlovna Kryukova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Value Relevance ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Primary Analysis ◽  
Value Consciousness ◽  
The World ◽  
Demographic Processes

scope of the publication is to describe the value (relevance) of happiness using comparative analysis of sociological and statistical data through various methods. Consideration of socio-cultural values is associated primarily with the transformational processes activating in the modern Russia and other countries. A comparative analysis of demographic processes in other countries was conducted to compare them with the similar processes taking place in Russia. The secondary analysis of sociological data of the World Values Survey international crosscultural project as well as the analysis of design indexes of "happiness levels" from the World Happiness Report 2017, the International Happiness Index or the Happy Planet Index (HPI) 2016 were carried out, allowing us to compare the indexing results, track the transformation processes related to the dynamics of sociocultural values in many countries of the world, as well as in Russia. The document analysis techniques used were the traditional (primary) analysis of documents, as well as secondary comparative analysis. Specialized quantitative content-analytical methods were practically tested during the work on this project. Thus, a "triangular approach" was used to study the processes in the value consciousness.  

Impact of Globalisation on Pandemics: A comparative study on SARS and Covid-19 (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann Johann And Devika
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Economic Stability ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
Close Relationship

BACKGROUND Since November 2019, Covid - 19 has spread across the globe costing people their lives and countries their economic stability. The world has become more interconnected over the past few decades owing to globalisation and such pandemics as the Covid -19 are cons of that. This paper attempts to gain deeper understanding into the correlation between globalisation and pandemics. It is a descriptive analysis on how one of the factors that was responsible for the spread of this virus on a global scale is globalisation. OBJECTIVE - To understand the close relationship that globalisation and pandemics share. - To understand the scale of the spread of viruses on a global scale though a comparison between SARS and Covid -19. - To understand the sale of globalisation present during SARS and Covid - 19. METHODS A descriptive qualitative comparative analysis was used throughout this research. RESULTS Globalisation does play a significant role in the spread of pandemics on a global level. CONCLUSIONS - SARS and Covid - 19 were varied in terms of severity and spread. - The scale of globalisation was different during the time of SARS and Covid - 19. - Globalisation can be the reason for the faster spread in Pandemics.

scholarly journals Assessing the Economical Efficiency of Intermodal Chains in Global Trade

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 01032
Author(s):  
Bogusz Wiśnicki ◽  
Dariusz Milewski
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Global Trade ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
The World ◽  
The Usa ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Different Parts

The paper relates to the development of intermodal technologies used in international trade, together with factors which will influence that development at present and in the future. The aim of the paper is to assess impact of the integration of intermodal chains on logistics costs and thus on global trade. The special emphasize is laid on the problem of the diversity of standards of containers and transport technology in different parts of the world. This research is based on the available statistical data and information obtained from leading logistics operators. The authors conducted comparative analysis of the economic efficiency of usage of different sizes of cargo units, both standard and non-standard, relating to representative intermodal chain between the USA and Europe. In order to assess different scenarios a model was elaborated for calculating the total costs of such a chain, and transport efficiency analysis with the use of this model were conducted. The results of research presented in the paper confirm that integration of intermodal chains thanks to standardization of loading units in a global scale could be profitable. The results of logistics cost analysis prove measurable benefits for logistics operators and as well as their customers.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of USA and Chinese entrepreneurship: experience for Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-97
Author(s):  
A. M. Myrzakhmetova ◽  
A. E. Mukhametzhan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The World ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
The Impact

Вusinesses are the backbone of the national economy and play an important role for the effective functioning of the economy of any country in the world. The authors studied the experience of the United States and China, in which small and medium-sized businesses have been successfully developing for a long time, both during periods of economic growth and during periods of economic recession.The purpose of the article is to study the features and conduct a comparative analysis of the organization of entrepreneurial activity in the United States and China, and, based on the experience of these countries, develop proposals for the effective development of entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. The authors analyzed the dynamics and factors of the development of small and medium-sized businesses, the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurial activity in the United States and China, and identified the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on entrepreneurial activity in these countries and in Kazakhstan. In the course of the study, various methods of scientific knowledge were used: data collection and processing, economic, comparative and statistical analysis, generalization, synthesis, induction, deduction. We collected and processed fresh quantitative data on the state and dynamics of the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States and China in the period from 2011 to 2021.Small and medium business is an integral and important part of the economic development of all countries of the world, the experience of countries such as the United States and China can be useful and interesting for the Kazakh economy. Entrepreneurship performs a number of important socio-economic functions for the country: providing employment, creating a competitive environment, supporting and introducing innovations, reducing social inequality, attracting natural, human, material and technical resources into the production and commercial process, stimulating economic growth and improving the well-being of people.The authors, based on a study of the experience of entrepreneurial activities of two large leading countries of the world economy, have developed proposals that will contribute to the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Global trends of development of services in the post-industrial society

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
Меружан Аветисян ◽  
Meruzhan Avetisyan
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Industrial Society ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Post Industrial

The concept of post-industrial society represents a society in which the economy as a result of the technological revolution and significant income growth went from pre-emptive priority production of goods to production of services, has recently become even more relevant. For example, the World Bank experts, authors of the report "Industry of the future: a new era of global growth and innovation" argue that if a country has reached the average level of well-being, the share of services in GDP of the country begins to exceed the performance of industry and agriculture. Currently, as post-industrial countries are classified those countries in which the service sector accounts for well over half of GDP. Fall under this criterion, in the first place, the United States (the service sector accounts for 79.4% of US GDP), European Union (the service sector is 69.4% of the GDP of the EU countries), and all developed countries. A comparative analysis of the service sector in Russia shows that without a radical increase in the efficiency of the sector the transition of our country in the post-industrial stage of development is impossible. The post-industrial structure of the economy suggests that overall GDP of more than 50% is formed by the service sector. The rapid development of the service sector and the increase of its share in the gross national product are features of the country´s transition to a post-industrial stage of development. Only relatively recently came the understanding of the important role services can play in the process of integration into the global economy and the international division of labor. Overall condition of the Russian service sector shows that without a radical increase in the efficiency of this sector, to speak of Russia´s transition to a post-industrial stage of development is prematurely. Comparative analysis of the dependence of the well-being of the world from the share of services in countries’ GDP, revealed a number of interesting facts that have enabled the author to supplement, clarify and restate the conclusion of international experts as follows: the service sector in the GDP of the country begins to exceed the performance of industry and agriculture if the country embarked on the path of the main characteristics of the post-industrial society - the development of services. The welfare of the country, in this case does not matter. Moreover, at present the number of countries in which the service sector accounts for well over half of GDP, is growing rapidly.

Reflections on the Humanitarian Logistics for Refugees in the Netherlands from Three Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-180
Author(s):  
Christine Boshuijzen-van Burken ◽  
Roelien Goede ◽  
Attie van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Humanitarian Logistics ◽  
Wicked Problem ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Abraham Maslow ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of

Abstract The world currently faces the highest number in recorded history of people fleeing from war and violence. Refugee-hosting countries in the western part of the world experience the effects of global issues more than ever and face dealing with humanitarian logistics for refugees on an unprecedented scale. These countries continuously optimize their policies regarding refugees by navigating between obligations toward the Geneva Refugee Treaty, manageability of the situation, and worries of their citizens voiced through public opinion. The issue can be considered a wicked problem because of its unpredictability, complexity, and global scale. Presuppositions about human flourishing affect the interpretation of well-being in refugee policies. In this article, we reflect on refugees’ experiences with Dutch asylum policies, analyzing these experiences through the theoretical lenses of Abraham Maslow, Manfred Max-Neef, and Herman Dooyeweerd. We learn from Maslow the importance of providing information for the satisfaction of basic needs; from Max-Neef we learn that, with the sole exception of the need for subsistence (that is, to remain alive), all fundamental needs are equally important; and from Dooyeweerd we learn that trust, though often overlooked, is important for refugee well-being.

scholarly journals Global Perspective on Marital Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8817
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Dobrowolska ◽  
Agata Groyecka-Bernard ◽  
Piotr Sorokowski ◽  
Ashley K. Randall ◽  
Peter Hilpert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The World ◽  
Open Access Database

Across the world, millions of couples get married each year. One of the strongest predictors of whether partners will remain in their relationship is their reported satisfaction. Marital satisfaction is commonly found to be a key predictor of both individual and relational well-being. Despite its importance in predicting relationship longevity, there are relatively few empirical research studies examining predictors of marital satisfaction outside of a Western context. To address this gap in the literature and complete the existing knowledge about global predictors of marital satisfaction, we used an open-access database of self-reported assessments of self-reported marital satisfaction with data from 7178 participants representing 33 different countries. The results showed that sex, age, religiosity, economic status, education, and cultural values were related, to various extents, to marital satisfaction across cultures. However, marriage duration, number of children, and gross domestic product (GDP) were not found to be predictors of marital satisfaction for countries represented in this sample. While 96% of the variance of marital satisfaction was attributed to individual factors, only 4% was associated with countries. Together, the results show that individual differences have a larger influence on marital satisfaction compared to the country of origin. Findings are discussed in terms of the advantages of conducting studies on large cross-cultural samples.

scholarly journals Mentoring for NHS doctors: perceived benefits across the personal–professional interface

2008 ◽  
Vol 101 (11) ◽  
pp. 552-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Steven ◽  
J Oxley ◽  
WG Fleming
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Interface Problem ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Primary Analysis ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Organizational Differences ◽  
Extended Analysis ◽  
Complex Relationships

Summary Objective To investigate NHS doctors' perceived benefits of being involved in mentoring schemes and to explore the overlaps and relationships between areas of benefit. Design Extended qualitative analysis of a multi-site interview study following an interpretivist approach. Setting Six NHS mentoring schemes across England. Main outcome measures Perceived benefits. Results While primary analysis resulted in lists of perceived benefits, the extended analysis revealed three overarching areas: professional practice, personal well-being and development. Benefits appear to go beyond a doctor's professional role to cross the personal–professional interface. Problem solving and change management seem to be key processes underpinning the raft of personal and professional benefits reported. A conceptual map was developed to depict these areas and relationships. In addition secondary analysis suggests that in benefitting one area mentoring may lead to consequential benefits in others. Conclusions Prior research into mentoring has mainly taken place in a single health care sector. This multi-site study suggests that the perceived benefits of involvement in mentoring may cross the personal/professional interface and may override organizational differences. Furthermore the map developed highlights the complex relationships which exist between the three areas of professional practice, personal wellbeing and personal and professional development. Given the consistency of findings across several studies it seems probable that organizations would be strengthened by doctors who feel more satisfied and confident in their professional roles as a result of participation in mentoring. Mentoring may have the potential to take us beyond individual limits to greater benefits and the conceptual map may offer a starting point for the development of outcome criteria and evaluation tools for mentoring schemes.

scholarly journals Comparative analyses of Kyrgyz, Turkish, Russian phraseological units

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-148
Author(s):  
Ch. T. Sydykova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Social Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Ethical Norms ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
General Opinion ◽  
Culture And Language

The research is conducted on the material of phraseological expressions of communicative nature - proverbs and sayings of Kyrgyz, Turkish and Russian languages, which will be subjected to comparative analysis in order to identify similarities and differences in the perception of the world, the definition of national character, national and cultural values of these ethnic groups. Proverbs and sayings are extremely brief, they do not give a detailed image of life. But only one statement or phrase built n well-aimed figurative forms, expresses a general opinion about this or that phenomenon of life. Comparative analysis of phraseological units in different languages revealed similarities and differences in the perception of the world by their representatives: Kyrgyz, Turks and Russians. The number and quality of phraseological expressions, reflecting a positive or negative assessment of the concepts presented for analysis, can be considered as an indicator of accepted in society ethical norms of behavior, the rules of social life, the attitude of the ethnic group through its culture and language to the world.

scholarly journals Culture, health and well-being sit in places. Impact of COVID-19 on the African Society: geo-anthropological perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-103
Author(s):  
Nicoletta Varani ◽  
Anna Siri ◽  
Enrico Bernardini
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
World Health ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
African Continent ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Through an interdisciplinary contribution, the authors intend to propose an updated framework of the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic on the African continent and some critical reflections on various geopolitical and geo-anthropological aspects concerning the new vulnerabilities associated with the pandemic crisis in Africa and the importance of culture and its effects on well-being and health. The pandemic seems to have hit the African continent much less severely than the rest of the world, with a mortality index (2,4%) lower than the global one (3,5%). The spread of the virus in this geographical area is largely underestimated because health care facilities do not have the tracking power that rich countries have, several factors show how Africa is managing to counter the impact of the pandemic. One reason could be the intervention of the immune capacity of a population exposed in the recent past to numerous other infections that could have stimulated greater protection, both in terms of innate and acquired immunity. The dispersion of the rural population, which represents the majority of the African population (43%), could act as a geographical barrier to the virus. It is a complex picture where there are feelings of distrust between the institutions and the population on the management of the pandemic and the circulation of an excessive amount of data that creates confusion. In the African context, the need to understand the relationship between culture and health becomes fundamental. If the role of cultural values is underestimated, the positive potential of culture as a critical element for maintaining and improving health is negated. According to the World Health Organization, traditional medicine is the cornerstone of health care or its complement in the countries where community membership is most deeply rooted. In Africa, the World Health Organisation estimates that 85% of the population uses it because it is more widespread and accessible than traditional healing systems. Only one form of contagion travels faster than a virus. And that’s fear. Dan Brown

scholarly journals Dynamics of the Sociocultural Values of Russian Youth (Based on Research Data from the World Values Survey Project)

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 129-135
Author(s):  
Tatyana Fomicheva
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Methodological Basis ◽  
Value Consciousness ◽  
The World ◽  
Sociocultural Values ◽  
Modern Russian

The article provides a comparative analysis of the dynamic processes taking place in the value consciousness of Russian youth (changes in sociocultural values). The research information base is quite variable and is represented by various sources (thesis abstracts, monographs, articles, etc.). The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is the concepts of R. Inglehart, A. Maslow and S. Schwartz. The methodological basis for the secondary analysis of sociological data in this research project is, among other things, the publications of V.P. Goryainova, A.V. Strelnikova, V.S. Sychevoy. The main method of obtaining empirical information in the study is a secondary comparative analysis of sociological data (analysis of data from the World Values Survey project for the period from 1990 to 2020 (several waves of research conducted in Russia). Main results of the work: dynamic changes in the sociocultural values of Russian youth are analyzed in the study period from 1990 to 2020; the direction of changes in the sociocultural values of Russian youth was determined; the position of the sociocultural values of modern Russian youth (in age subgroups up to 29 years old and in the subgroup from 30 to 49 years old) in the context of the status-hierarchical structure of value consciousness, developed Lapin NI Scope of the research results: the formation of the concept of changes in the sociocultural values of Russian youth The research results are applicable for the innovation of training courses in the discipline «Sociology of culture», «Sociology of spiritual life»; and the formation of tools for sociological research devoted to the study of the problems of sociocultural values of modern Russian youth, as well as for the formation of state youth policy of the Russian Federation

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