The Wellbeing of Singaporeans

Values, Lifestyles, Satisfaction and Quality of Life

Business & Finance, Business Reference, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Tambyah Siok Kuan, Soo Jiuan Tan, Ah Keng Kau ISBN: 9789814467629
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Publication: August 14, 2009
Imprint: WSPC Language: English
Author: Tambyah Siok Kuan, Soo Jiuan Tan, Ah Keng Kau
ISBN: 9789814467629
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication: August 14, 2009
Imprint: WSPC
Language: English

This book is part of the authors' continuing research on quality of life issues in Singapore. It builds on past research into the values and lifestyles of Singaporeans and focuses on their well-being. In addition, the findings of the 2006 Asia Barometer Survey (for Singaporean respondents) are presented; revealing comprehensive insights into their values, lifestyles, priorities in life, worries, life satisfaction, quality of life, etc. Selective comparisons are also made with the other East Asian countries covered in the same survey, namely, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Contents:

  • Introduction and Research Methodology
  • Standard of Living and Satisfaction with Life Domains
  • Priorities in Life, Top Worries and Views on Government Spending
  • Happiness, Enjoyment, Achievement and Overall Quality of Life
  • Value Orientations and Lifestyles
  • National Identity
  • Democracy and Political Rights
  • Determinants of Wellbeing
  • Conclusion and Implications

Readership: Suitable for general readership. Can be targeted at policy planners, business strategy developers. Suitable for academics undergraduate and graduate students.

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This book is part of the authors' continuing research on quality of life issues in Singapore. It builds on past research into the values and lifestyles of Singaporeans and focuses on their well-being. In addition, the findings of the 2006 Asia Barometer Survey (for Singaporean respondents) are presented; revealing comprehensive insights into their values, lifestyles, priorities in life, worries, life satisfaction, quality of life, etc. Selective comparisons are also made with the other East Asian countries covered in the same survey, namely, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Contents:

Readership: Suitable for general readership. Can be targeted at policy planners, business strategy developers. Suitable for academics undergraduate and graduate students.

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