The study of well-being is hampered by the multiplicity of approaches, but focusing on a
single approach begs the question of what “well-being” really is. We analyze how well-being …

Despite global gender inequalities, findings on gender differences in subjective well-being
have been inconsistent. We conducted a meta-analysis on gender differences in subjective …

With the field of innovation studies (IS) now half a century old, the occasion has been
marked by several studies looking back to identify the main advances made over its lifetime …

This chapter introduces readers to a basic model and framework with which to understand
how human cultures influence, and are influenced by, psychological processes and …

In this volume, the authors explain the reasons why subjective indicators of well-being are
needed. They describe how these indicators can offer useful input and provide examples of …

This original and engaging book advocates an unabashedly empirical approach to
understanding human values: abstract ideals that we consider important, such as freedom …

Introduction Volunteerism is an extremely fascinating context for social science scholars:
lacking the economic variable of the relationship within the working group, it is possible to …

Governments across the world seek to promote a better life for their citizens, but thus far
scholars have provided contradictory advice. While some argue that economic growth leads …

We present data on well‐being and quality of life in the world, including material quality of
life such as not going hungry, physical health quality of life such as longevity, social quality …

How do we understand mental health problems in their social context? A former BMA
Medical Book of the Year award winner, this book provides a sociological analysis of major …