Handbook of Quality of Life Research

Edited by Robert W. Marans, Robert J. Stimson and Noah J. Webster

in Books from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This erudite Handbook demonstrates how multiple approaches have been used to conceptualize, measure, and model the complex issue of quality of life (QOL) and individual well-being, emphasizing place and space as critical factors in a meaningful QOL experience among diverse populations including special attention given to older adults.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Geography; Sociology and Social Policy; Sustainable Development Goals; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
ISBN: 9781789908787
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Complexity and diversity of quality of life-related research , pp 2-12

Robert J. Stimson, Robert W. Marans and Noah J. Webster

Ch 2 Overview of approaches to measurement and empirical analysis of quality of life and well-being , pp 13-25

Robert J. Stimson, Robert W. Marans and Noah J. Webster

Ch 3 Investigating happiness: a socio-spatial inequalities perspective , pp 26-44

Thanasis Ziogas and Dimitris Ballas

Ch 4 Understanding environmental impacts on people’s quality of life via environmental psychology: three basic principles , pp 45-59

Marino Bonaiuto and Valeria Chiozza

Ch 5 Objective approaches to investigating and measuring quality of life and well-being , pp 61-78

Robert J. Stimson

Ch 6 Investigating subjective quality of life: using survey research methods , pp 79-93

Robert J. Stimson and Robert W. Marans

Ch 7 Integrating subjective and objective measures in quality of life research , pp 94-110

Robert J. Stimson, Rod McCrea, Robert W. Marans and Noah J. Webster

Ch 8 Assessing alternative air quality measures and their impact on quality of life: the case of Hong Kong , pp 111-127

Poh-Chin Lai, Chien-Tat Low, Si Chen, Robert J. Stimson, Ester Cerin, Wei Cheng, Jimmy Fung and Paulina Pui-Yun Wong

Ch 9 How neighbourhood social and built environments influence social interactions: differences between life stages , pp 128-145

Piret Veeroja, Greg Foliente, Rod McCrea, Hannah Badland, Chris Pettit and Jennifer Day

Ch 10 Quality of life in large-scale, big-city urban environments: a world perspective , pp 147-164

Robert W. Marans and Robert J. Stimson

Ch 11 Pathways from compact city to subjective well-being: evidence from Oslo, Norway , pp 165-181

Kostas Mouratidis

Ch 12 The role of neighbourhoods in quality of life: toward a comprehensive model , pp 182-198

Robert Gifford, Leila Scannell, Christine Kormos, Jessica Rourke and Amanda J. McIntyre

Ch 13 Exploring quality of life in new towns: an overview , pp 199-213

Robert W. Marans and Noah J. Webster

Ch 14 The influence of urban layout on perceived residential quality in a Costa Rican suburb , pp 214-228

Helga von-Breymann and Esteban Montenegro-Montenegro

Ch 15 Quality of life in small towns: a mid-American case study , pp 230-243

Rodrigo F. Cantarero and James J. Potter

Ch 16 Subjective community well-being and resilience in a rural region experiencing rapid change , pp 244-257

Rod McCrea, Rosemary Leonard and Andrea Walton

Ch 17 Quality of life, amenities and recent migration across the largest US metropolitan areas , pp 258-273

Gordon F. Mulligan

Ch 18 Residential neighbourhoods, nearby nature and quality of life , pp 275-293

Sara Hadavi

Ch 19 Effects of environmental degradation on neighbourhood satisfaction and quality of life , pp 294-307

Byoung-Suk Kweon and Christopher D. Ellis

Ch 20 Nature-based solutions and quality of life: protecting, restoring and building human capacities , pp 308-321

Marino Bonaiuto and Susana Alves

Ch 21 The importance of place-making for quality of life in later life: contrasting home and hospital environments , pp 323-338

Hans-Werner Wahl, Julia Kirch, Kathrin Büter and Gesine Marquardt

Ch 22 Quality of life of older adults in continuing care retirement communities , pp 339-354

Liat Ayalon

Ch 23 How urban environments affect quality of life in older socio-demographic groups: the role of physical activity behaviour , pp 355-371

Casper J.P. Zhang, Anthony Barnett, Wai-Kit Ming, Poh-Chin Lai, Ruby S.Y. Lee and Ester Cerin

Ch 24 Neighbourhood characteristics linked to quality of life among vulnerable older adults , pp 372-386

Noah J. Webster and Toni C. Antonucci

Ch 25 Conceptualising contextual variation in older adults’ quality of life cross-nationally: challenges and opportunities , pp 387-401

Christine A. Mair

Ch 26 Overview and future directions , pp 403-407

Robert W. Marans, Robert J. Stimson and Noah J. Webster

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