IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS IN THE URALS FEDERAL DISTRICT - IMPORTANT FACTOR IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE AND MOBILITY OF THE POPULATION

Internetnauka ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 198-216
Author(s):  
Yakub Elkhazurovich Dadaev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
The Urals

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

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.

scholarly journals Individual quality of life and the environment – towards a concept of livable areas for persons with disabilities in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela Grabowska ◽  
Radosław Antczak ◽  
Jan Zwierzchowski ◽  
Tomasz Panek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [1] highlights the need to create proper socioeconomic and political conditions for persons with disabilities, with a special focus on their immediate living conditions. According to the Convention, these conditions should be built to ensure that persons with disabilities have the potential to enjoy a high quality of life (QoL), and this principle is reflected in the notion of livable areas. The crucial aspect of this framework is the relationship between the individual QoL and the environment, broadly understood as the socioeconomic as well as the technical conditions in which persons with disabilities function. Methods The basic research problem was to assess the relationship between individual QoL for the population with disabilities as a dependent variable and livability indicators as independent variables, controlling for individual characteristics. The study used a dataset from the EU-SILC (European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions) survey carried out in 2015 in Poland. The research concept involved several steps. First, we created a variable measuring the QoL for the entire population with disabilities. To measure the multidimensional QoL, we used Sen’s capability approach as a general concept, which was operationalized by the MIMIC (multiple indicators multiple causes) model. In the second step, we identified the livability indicators available in the official statistics, and merged them with survey data. Finally, in the last step, we ran the regression analysis. We also checked the data for the nested structure. Results We confirmed that the general environmental conditions, focused on creating livable areas, played a significant role in shaping the QoL of persons with disabilities; i.e., we found that the higher the level of the local Human Development Index, the higher the quality of life of the individuals living in this area. This relationship held even after controlling for the demographic characteristics of the respondents. Moreover, we found that in addition to the general environmental conditions, the conditions created especially for persons with disabilities (i.e., services for this group and support for their living conditions) affected the QoL of these individuals. Conclusions The results illustrate the need to strengthen policies aimed at promoting the QoL of persons with disabilities by creating access to community assets and services that can contribute to improving the life chances of this population.

scholarly journals Faces of Marginal Housing in Romania

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3983
Author(s):  
Gheorghe-Gavrilă Hognogi ◽  
Ana-Maria Pop ◽  
Alexandra-Camelia Marian-Potra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Social Discrimination ◽  
Environmental Conflicts ◽  
Baia Mare ◽  
Basic Services ◽  
Housing Facilities

Marginal settlements may be defined as inhabited areas characterized by a series of negative features, typicallyethnic segregation, social discrimination, poor living conditions and conflicts, with impact on their dwellers and neighboring communities. In Romania, informal settlements were legislated in 2019; it subsequently became mandatory for the local authorities to spatially delimit them and formulate measures to improve living conditions. However, there are still numerous issues to be solved, from the lack of basic services (health, education) to the persistent poor living conditions or serious environmental problems. The Roma communities selected for our study are no exception. They are located on the outskirts of some cities or in their historical centers (Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timișoara, Baia Mare). Through content analysis, based on print and electronic media from the last 10 years (n = 150 news items), different aspects of marginal housing were illustrated. The results of the study revealed some particular aspects, namely: some of the Roma communities are relocated whilst some others are subject to environmental conflicts; funding addressing the quality of life of Roma ethnics seems to deepen the phenomenon of segregation among communities, most of the measures being limited to the creation of housing facilities.

scholarly journals Variation in the Quality of Life within Punjab: Evidence from MICS, 2007-08

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (4II) ◽  
pp. 863-879
Author(s):  
Rashida Haq Rashida Haq ◽  
Azkar Ahmed ◽  
Siama Shafique
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Final Outcome ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Level Of Living ◽  
Broad Continuum

Since quality of life research is essentially concerned with measuring and monitoring welfare. In order to measure quality of life, one must have a theory of what makes up a good life [Cobb (2000)]. There is a variety of such theories and notions of what constitutes a ‗good life‘ and correspondingly different concepts of welfare and quality of life have been developed. Various approaches and operationalisations are to be distinguished, each of which reveals a different concept of welfare and thus highlights different components and dimensions [Noll (2000)]. Among the various efforts to operationalise welfare in general and the quality of life concept in particular, two contrary approaches are to be distinguished, which define the two extreme positions on a broad continuum of concepts currently available: the Scandinavian level of living approach [Erickson (1993)] and the American quality of life approach [Campbell (1976)]. The Scandinavian approach focuses almost exclusively on resources and objective living conditions, whereas the American approach emphasises the subjective well-being of individuals as a final outcome of conditions and processes.

On Ensuring the Quality of Life in the Innovative Economy of St. Petersburg from the Strategic Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 890-899
Author(s):  
V. V. Okrepilov ◽  
N. L. Gagulina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Regional Economics ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Planning System ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Methodological Basis ◽  
Innovative Economy

Aim. The presented study aims to analyze quality-of-life estimates obtained for St. Petersburg using a theoretical and methodological approach developed based on the concept of the qualitydriven economy.Tasks. The authors consider the concept of the quality of life in the context of the Strategy of socio-economic development of St. Petersburg until 2035; measure and analyze quality-of-life indicators based on the concept of the quality-driven economy.Methods. A major part of this study is based on the methodology of the general scientific philosophical approach and uses such methods of interdisciplinary research as modeling, system analysis, and others. The quality of life is measured on the theoretical and methodological basis of the quality-driven economy using the methodology developed at the Institute of Problems of Regional Economics (IPRE) of the Russian Academy of Sciences.Results. Ensuring a high quality of life for the population of the region is a priority goal of the functioning and development of the economy of St. Petersburg. To this end, it is crucial to use strategic opportunities for economic growth and regional development in achieving the social well-being of the region’s population. Different views on the understanding of the quality of life as the main strategic priority of the innovative development of St. Petersburg are analyzed, and quality-of-life estimates are obtained for St. Petersburg, the Northwestern Federal District (NWFD), and the Russian Federation as a whole. The role of St. Petersburg in enhancing the competitiveness of the economy of the Northwestern Federal District and Russia in the context of innovative development is shown.Conclusions. Quality of life is an integral part of the strategic planning system in the innovative economy of St. Petersburg. The quality-driven economy provides a reliable theoretical and methodological basis for making allowance for the quality of life at the highest levels of regional government. The analysis based on the results of calculations shows a correlation between the system of quality indicators of the methodology for measuring the quality of life to increase regional management efficiency developed at the IPRE RAS and several indicators of the strategic planning system of socioeconomic development in St. Petersburg. Thus, the application of quality-driven economy principles in the innovative economy of St. Petersburg makes it possible not only to set the initial conditions for achieving the necessary quality of life, but also to develop a mechanism that would ensure the achievement of this goal in the future.

scholarly journals The impact of the livelihoods and income fortification and socio-civic transformation project on the quality of life, wellbeing, self-esteem, and quality of neighbourhood social environment among the youth in slum areas of in Kampala, Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre M. N. Renzaho ◽  
Daniel Doh ◽  
Rashidul A. Mahumud ◽  
Moses Galukande ◽  
Joseph K. Kamara
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Slum Areas

Abstract Background Various interventions to improve the quality of life (QoL) among slum dwellers across sub Saharan Africa have been implemented. However, the interventions impacts remain less understood. We assessed the impact of the Urban Program on Livelihoods and Income Fortification and Socio-civic Transformation (UPLIFT) project on QoL, psychological wellbeing, self-esteem, and the quality of neighbourhood social environment of young people aged 13–25 years in slum areas of Makindye and Nakawa Divisions in Kampala, Uganda. Methods The study was designed as a mixed method evaluation using repeated cross-sectional survey and grounded theory in both the intervention and comparison communities. The intervention effect was estimated using the difference-in-differences Kernel propensity-score matching technique, with bootstrapping. The “rcs” option was used given that data were from repeated cross-sectional surveys. A thematic analysis was adopted for the qualitative data to triangulate and complement the quantitative data. Results The UPLIFT project led to an improvement in QoL, psychological wellbeing, and self-esteem of young people. In terms of QoL, the project led to a six-percentage point increase in quality of living conditions scores (where higher scores reflect better living conditions; lower ones, worse living conditions). However, a negative effect was observed for personal independence whilst the project did not have any impact on social relations. In terms of self-esteem and psychological wellbeing, the project led to a 4.6-point increase in self-esteem scores, a 5.4-point increase in self-acceptance scores, a 5.3- point increase in purpose in life scores, a 5.7 - point increase in personal growth, and a 10.7-point increase in autonomy scores. However, the project had a negative effect on personal independence; and had no impact on environmental mastery and the quality of neighbourhood social environment. Conclusion Functional community-owned assets accumulation and capacity building initiatives for young people in slum areas improved their psychological wellbeing and quality of life. However, such initiatives do not appear to address social relationships and personal independence of young people in slum areas.

scholarly journals The impact of the housing situation on the health-related quality of life of refugees located in North Rhine-Westfalia, Germany

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Belau
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Housing Situation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background In 2015 and 2016, more than one million people fled to Germany from war-affected countries - mainly from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. Nevertheless, little is known about health-promoting and health-damaging living conditions in refugees located in Germany. Strengthening healthy living conditions could be a measure to increase health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of refugees. Methods The analyses were based on data from the FlüGe Health Study. The study was conducted in the period from February to November 2018 and included interviews and examinations. Participants were recruited from shared (n = 182) and private accommodation (n = 144) in several cities in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The effect of housing situation on health-related quality of life as estimated from a modified version of the SF-12 questionnaire was examined using univariable analyses. Results Three hundred and nine participants ranging in age from 18 to 75 years (Mean 32.4, SD 0.61) gave complete replies. The majority was males (73.0%) and more than half of the respondents (58,4%) were in a partnership. Univariate analysis showed no statistically significant difference in HRQoL scores among participants from shared and private accommodation in physical scale (Mean 51.7, SD 10.05 vs. 49.7, SD 10.88; p = 0.096) and mental scale (Mean 41.9, SD 14.7 vs. 44.3, SD 14.2; p = 0.134). Conclusions From the data it appears that refugees living in shared and private accommodation in Germany have HRQoL scores indicating a relatively moderate HRQoL in physical scale and low HRQoL in mental scale compared to the German population.

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