WELLBEING OF SINGAPOREANS, THE - THE: VALUES

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.

List of contents

Introduction and Research Methodology; Value Orientations and Lifestyles; Standard of Living and Satisfaction with Life Domains; Priorities in Life and Worries; Happiness, Achievement, Enjoyment and Quality of Life; National Identity; An Update on Older Singaporeans, Conclusion.

Product details

• Authors: Tan Soo Jiuan, Ah Keng Kau, Kau Ah Keng, Tambyah Siok Kuan, Siok Kuan Tambyah, Tan Soo Jiuan Et Al Tambyah Siok Kuan, Soo Jiuan Tan
• Publisher: World Scientific
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.08.2009
• EAN: 9789814277174
• ISBN: 978-981-4277-17-4
• No. of pages: 162
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 395 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories