The wellbeing of Singaporeans [[electronic resource] ] : values, lifestyles, satisfaction and quality of life / / Tambyah Siok Kuan, Tan Soo Jiuan, Kau Ah Keng

• Autore: Tambyah Siok Kuan
• Pubblicazione: Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2010
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (162 p.)
• Disciplina: 306.095957
• Soggetto topico: Social values - Singapore; Lifestyles - Singapore; Quality of life - Singapore
• Soggetto geografico: Singapur
• Altri autori: TanSoo Jiuan KauAh Keng
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ch. 1. Introduction and research methodology -- ch. 2. Standard of living and satisfaction with life domains -- ch. 3. Priorities in life, top worries and views on government spending -- ch. 4. Happiness, enjoyment, achievement and overall quality of life -- ch. 5. Value orientations and lifestyles -- ch. 6. National identity -- ch. 7. Democracy and political rights -- ch. 8. Determinants of wellbeing -- ch. 9. Conclusion and implications.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The wellbeing of Singaporeans
• ISBN: 1-282-75823-3; 9786612758232; 981-4277-18-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910816633503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II