On subjective well-being and quality of life

Laura Camfield; Suzanne M. Skevington

doi:10.1177/1359105308093860

On subjective well-being and quality of life

Laura Camfield, Suzanne M. Skevington

International Development

University of Bath

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Abstract

We integrate the multi-disciplinary fields of quality of life (QoL) and well-being (WB) and appraise the impacts of health factors. Theoretical and methodological limitations are discussed and new conceptual and technical advances identified, These are informed by cross-cultural and community perspectives. Following a definitional review, social inequalities, and links with happiness are examined. Demographic, experiential and personal factors are outlined. Implications for poverty research are addressed. As the concept of SWB recently converged with the longstanding international QoL definition (WHOQOL Group, 1995), we discuss the separate need for SWB. Future collaborative conceptual and pragmatic research is recommended.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	764-775
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	13
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105308093860
Publication status	Published - Sept 2008

Keywords

Culture
Definitions
Health
Poverty
Quality of life
Subjective well-being

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