ISBN:
9400729952
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (67 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2012 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research
Series Statement:
SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Young People's Quality of Life and Construction of Citizenship
DDC:
300.98
Keywords:
Quality of life
;
Citizenship
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Graciela Tonon
Abstract:
The study of quality of life refers to the material environment (social welfare) and psychosocial environment (wellbeing). It has been defined as a concept that implies the objective and subjective dimension that Cummins (1997) first studied in seven domains. The use of domains in the quality of life study allows a more precise measurement than the one that could have been reached through simple questions, since psychometric scales are used and if the addition of domains is equivalent to the totality of life satisfaction, then the group of domains is a valid measure of quality of life. In the
Description / Table of Contents:
3.3…Satisfaction with Life in the Country: Young People's OpinionsReferences; 4 University and Quality of Life; 4.1…University; 4.2…University as a Scenario of Construction of Young People's Citizenship; 4.3…University, Quality of Life and Access to a First Job; 4.4…University and Community Relations: The Configuration of a New Public Space; 4.5…The Importance to Teach and Research Quality of Life at University; References; 5 The Use of Qualitative Methods in the Study of Young People's Quality of Life; 5.1…Development and Characteristics of Qualitative Studies
Description / Table of Contents:
5.2…The Role of Theory in Qualitative Studies5.3…The Techniques in Qualitative Studies: The Semi-structure Interview; 5.4…The Qualitative Researcher; 5.5…The Registration of the Information; 5.6…The Analysis Process; 5.7…Validity and Importance of Qualitative Studies; References; 6 Conclusions; References;
Description / Table of Contents:
Young People's Quality of Life and Constructionof Citizenship; Preface; Contents; Introduction; 1 Young People's Quality of Life; 1.1…Youth as a Social Construction; 1.2…Social Needs, Social Welfare and Human Capabilities; 1.3…Quality of Life; 1.4…Characteristics of Young People Quality of Life; References; 2 Young People's Citizenship and Participation; 2.1…Citizenship; 2.2…Young People's Citizenship; 2.3…Young People's Participation; References; 3 Satisfaction with Life in the Community and in the Country; 3.1…Community; 3.2…Satisfaction with Life in the Community: Young People's Opinion
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