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Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts (Volume 25)
. Ed(S): Shek, Daniel T. L.; Chan, Ying Keung; Lee, Paul S.N. (The Chinese University Of Hong Kong)
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paperback. Editor(s): Shek, Daniel T. L.; Chan, Ying Keung; Lee, Paul S.N. (The Chinese University of Hong Kong). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 762.
The majority of studies on the quality of life have been conducted in Western contexts and are based on Western participants. Comparatively speaking, there are only a few studies that have been conducted in different Chinese contexts. Also, there are fewer QOL studies based on children and adolescents, or studies that examine the relationship between QOL and economic disadvantage. In addition, more research is needed to address the methodological issues related to the assessment of quality of life.
This volume is a constructive response to the challenges described above. It is the first book to cover research in Chinese, Western ... Read more
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Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
Number of pages
542
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New
Series
Social Indicators Research Series
Number of Pages
542
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048169085
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V9789048169085
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